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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UH Researcher Collects Data from Tonga Volcanic Eruption

Sergio Alvarez flies to Réunion Island in Indian Ocean to deploy research instruments.
Five EAS Students Recognized for Research and Presentation Excellence at 2021 Sheriff Lecture

Annual event jointly sponsored by EAS and Houston Geological Society included student poster session.
Geology Graduate Student Receives GSA Specialized Award for Antarctic Research

Award will fund CT scans of cores collected near Thwaites Glacier.
Atmospheric Science Doctoral Student Awarded NASA Future Investigators Grant

NASA funded only 58 of 835 proposals.

Department Initiates Student Research Funding Program

Three students receive funding awards for fall 2021.
Photo Story: Does Pollution Make Thunderstorms More Severe?

James Flynn part of research team studying effects of aerosols on storms in Houston area.
Inside NSM: Rock and Mineral Collection

Earth and Atmospheric Sciences department houses about 600 rocks and minerals
Atmospheric Sciences Ph.D. Student Wraps Up Internship with NOAA

Madeline Statkewicz inspired by Bob Talbot to apply for program.