All Events
Please access the Geology and Environmental Science university calendar to view our upcoming public events.
Departmental Events
The following events are intended for internal departmental personnel only:
- Undergraduate Weekly Newsletters (Under Construction)
- GES Office Hours and Closures
Daily office hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Closed - 09/01/25 - Labor Day
- Closed - 11/27/25-11/28/2025 - Thanksgiving Recess
- Closed - 12/24/25-01/04/26 - Winter Recess
- Closed - 01/19/26 - Dr. Martin Luther King's Birthday Observance
- Closed - 03/13/26 - Spring Holiday
- Closed - 05/25/26 - Memorial Day
- Closed - 06/19/26 - Juneteenth
- Closed - 07/03/26 - Independence Day
- GES Fall Colloquia Schedule (2261)
Location: 104 Thaw | Time: 4:00pm
- 09/04/25 - Good Laboratory Practice Training
- 09/11/25 - TBD
- 09/18/25 - TBD
- 09/25/24 - TBD
- 10/02/25 - TBD
- 10/09/25 - TBD
- 10/16/25 - TBD
- 10/23/25 - TBD
- 10/30/25 - TBD
- 11/06/25 - TBD
- 11/13/25 - TBD
- 11/20/25 - TBD
- 12/04/25 - TBD
- GES Spring Colloquia Schedule (2264)
Location: 104 Thaw | Time: 4:00pm
- 01/08/26
- 01/15/26
- 01/23/26
- 01/30/26
- 02/05/26
- 02/12/26
- 02/19/26
- 02/26/26
- 03/06/26
- 03/12/26 - No colloquium - Spring Break
- 03/19/26
- 03/26/26
- 04/02/26
- 04/09/26
- 04/16/26
- Graduate Student Organization Events
TBD
Other Events
The following events sponsored by organizations outside of the university may be of interest:
- Conferences
- 07/24 - 07/25, 2025 - The Pymatuning Lab of Ecology (PLE) Ecology & Evolution Student Research Symposium. This is an opportunity for graduate and undergraduate students in ecology and evolution to present posters of their research. Recent graduates, post-baccalaureates, and technicians are also welcome to present posters. Faculty and postdocs are encouraged to register as attendees. Additionally, we encourage any interested local organizations (state agencies, NGOs, etc.) to attend the symposium as exhibitors to share knowledge, discuss career paths, and interact with students and our community. Registration is free! No poster titles or abstracts are necessary to register and conceptual or dataless posters are welcome. To register, please complete the following form by Thursday, July 10th: Click here to access the registration form.
- The symposium will take place from 7:00-8:30 PM at the PLE Housing Site. Lodging and catered meals (Dinner 6:00-6:30 PM, Breakfast 7:30-8:00 AM) are available upon request. Lodging and dining reservations can be made by emailing pymlab@pitt.edu or calling (814) 273-0416. Descriptions of housing and associated fees can be found here.
- Questions about the symposium? Please contact rbv4@pitt.edu
- 11/07 - 11/09, 2025 - Graduate Climate Conference (Woods Hole, MA) is an annual interdisciplinary climate conference run by graduate students, for graduate students, featuring panel discussions, presentations, workshops, social events, and more. More information about the organizers, conference history and logistics can be found on the GCC website. MIT and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution will be hosting the 19th Annual Graduate Climate Conference (GCC). The deadline for abstract submission is June 8th. The application link can be found on the website as well. There is no fee to register or apply.
- 12/15 - 12/19, 2025 - AGU Annual Conference (New Orleans, LA) is the premier conference for Earth and space science researchers, educators, and policymakers. For more information visit the AGU 25 Website. AGU 25 the GES Department will be at Booth # 1456.
- 07/24 - 07/25, 2025 - The Pymatuning Lab of Ecology (PLE) Ecology & Evolution Student Research Symposium. This is an opportunity for graduate and undergraduate students in ecology and evolution to present posters of their research. Recent graduates, post-baccalaureates, and technicians are also welcome to present posters. Faculty and postdocs are encouraged to register as attendees. Additionally, we encourage any interested local organizations (state agencies, NGOs, etc.) to attend the symposium as exhibitors to share knowledge, discuss career paths, and interact with students and our community. Registration is free! No poster titles or abstracts are necessary to register and conceptual or dataless posters are welcome. To register, please complete the following form by Thursday, July 10th: Click here to access the registration form.
- Workshops
- 7/1; 7/15; 7/22; 7/29; 8/5 - Summer STEM Scholarships Application Series offered by the Office of National Scholarships and Post-Graduation Success. This five-part workshop series is for all STEM undergraduate and graduate students at Pitt interested in funding their studies through one or more federally funded grant programs.
- The first workshop takes place at 5:30pmET on Tuesday, July 1st and will discuss the above grant programs, assist attendees in determining for which program(s) they will apply, as well as getting started on the selection of strong recommendation writers and developing a research proposal. Interested applicants can register on Handshake here.
- Workshop attendees will craft competitive applications for awards such as:
- National Science Foundation's Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF-GRFP),
- Department of Defense's Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (DoD SMART) Program, and
- National Defense Science and Engineering (NDSEG) Fellowship.
- 7/14 - 7/17, 2025 - DEI Summer Workshops for Pitt faculty and staff to explore diversity and inclusion in the Dietrich School and CGS. Register at DEI Summer Workshops (must attend all 4 days)
- 7/1; 7/15; 7/22; 7/29; 8/5 - Summer STEM Scholarships Application Series offered by the Office of National Scholarships and Post-Graduation Success. This five-part workshop series is for all STEM undergraduate and graduate students at Pitt interested in funding their studies through one or more federally funded grant programs.
- Service Opportunities
NextGen Advisory Council: The NextGen Advisory Council was created by DCNR to offer fresh perspectives on public lands, outdoor recreation, and conservation initiatives in Pennsylvania.
Its mission is to:
- Make outdoor spaces welcoming for all
- Advocate for inclusive and accessible programs
- Build and retain a diverse workforce in conservation
By bringing together high school students to young professionals (up to age 35), the council ensures that younger voices play a role in shaping the future of Pennsylvania’s natural resources. The council typically has 20 young, diverse members from across Pennsylvania. No prior experience in conservation or government is needed. A desire to contribute and work toward inclusive conservation and recreation is key.
Expectations include:- Attending quarterly meetings on the third Tuesday of January, April, July, and October. These meetings are virtual, featuring talks from department staff and discussions on projects.
- Joining optional evening meetings for committees and special projects.
- Committing to an initial three-year term, with the option to extend.
If you have questions about the council or how to apply, please contact the department.
Go to the NextGen Advisory Council website for more information and the application. Applications to serve on the NextGen Advisory Council are generally accepted in July.