Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences

EAS students are engaged in field research on seven continents and across the world oceans. Photo credit: Mary Hambrick

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EAS Newsletter - Fall 2022

The inaugural issue highlights the awards and accomplishments within the department.
Xiaolong Wei Receives Dan E. Wells Outstanding Dissertation Award

Award recognizes significance and impact of research.
Petroleum Experts Limited Donates MOVE Software Suite to Department

The suite is used by several EAS research groups and in three graduate level courses.
Six EAS Students Recognized for Research and Presentation Excellence at 2022 Sheriff Lecture

Annual EAS-Houston Geological Society (HGS) event, including student poster session, held in-person.

Ryugu Asteroid Samples Advance Knowledge of Birth of Our Solar System

EAS research scientist Jangmi Han involved in large team collaboration and publication.
Student Research Grants Program Awards Announced

Five students receive funding awards in fall 2022.
Heavens on Earth: What Our Solar System Reveals About Our Home Planet

To understand the Earth below our feet, earthlings like Professor Thomas Lapen just look up.
Hasan, Ph.D. Student, Wins Best Student Poster Presentation Award at HGS-PESGB Africa Conference

Poster addressed the offshore northern Moroccan margin.