Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences

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To the Ends of the Earth

Earth and Atmospheric Sciences faculty leading world-changing climate research.
Abram Riggs Receives Houston Geological Society Scholarship

Award of $4,000 to support career goals.
University of Houston Scientists Solving Meteorological Mysteries on Mars

Groundbreaking new paper answers key climate questions.
Featured Video: Air Quality Monitoring

Mobile air quality laboratory and atmospheric research boat allow students to go further with studies of Houston’s air.

Geology Ph.D. Graduate Yu-Huan Hsieh Receives Dan E. Wells Outstanding Dissertation Award

Award recognizes significance and impact of research.
Twelve EAS Students Recognized for Research and Presentation Excellence at 2024 Sheriff Lecture

Annual event jointly sponsored by EAS and Houston Geological Society included 33 student poster presentations.
Graduate Students Attend One-Day Seminar for Hydrocarbon Explorationists on Missed Opportunities and Surprise Successes

Event sponsored by Geophysical Society of Houston and the Geological Society of Houston.
Exploring Earth’s Dynamic Forces: Long Point Fault Field Trip Brings Geoscience to Life

Students explore fault mechanics, relationship between faulting and subsidence, and see impact of faulting on urban infrastructure.