Applied Geophysics and TectonicsMultidisciplinary studies involve aspects of structural geology, geophysics, petrology, paleomagnetics, and remote sensing.

Environmental and Isotope GeochemistryDepartment researchers apply geochemical tools to identify, track, and quantify geological and environmental processes.

Human-Environment InteractionsInterdisciplinary studies focus on human impacts on the environment and environmentally-driven changes to human cultures.

PaleoclimatologyPaleoclimatological research focuses on the high-resolution record of environmental change preserved in lake sediments.

Planetary ScienceResearch focuses on planetary surface processes and development of tools to remotely investigate the Earth and other planets.

Volcanology and Remote SensingRemote sensing is used as a tool to mitigate volcanic hazards and to study eruptive processes on the Earth and other planets.