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Our undergraduate and graduate students gain a strong foundation across the geosciences. Areas of specialization may include environmental and isotope geochemistry, applied geophysics and tectonics, paleoclimatology, planetary science, remote sensing and GIS, volcanology, and human-environmental interactions.

 

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Pitt has joined the Keystone Space Collaborative to bolster out-of-this-world research

Michael Ramsey, professor in the Department of Geology and Environmental Science, is pictured in this article which showcases the University joining the Keystone Space Collaborative which took place in December 2023 at the Observatory. Pitt’s recently launched space initiative focuses on three areas: basic science, engineering and space medicine and biomanufacturing. Partnering with Keystone, which connects more than 700 participants, can help make the connections needed for truly cutting-edge science. 

Clare Sierawski Receives Distinguished Alumni Award from Pitt’s Department of Geology and Environmental Science

We are pleased to announce that Clare Sierawski, senior energy counselor for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), is the 2023 recipient of the Department of Geology and Environment Science Distinguished Alumni Award.

Graduate Student Godspower Ubit accepts ADI Geo-History Fellowship!

We are pleased to announce that our Graduate student Godspower Ubit accepted an offer to participate in ADI Geo-History 2023-24 as an ADI Geo-History Fellow.