Jul 12, 2021
GSA Fellows
Two members of our department have been inducted as fellows of the Geological Society of America. “GSA members are nominated by existing GSA Fellows in…
Department Highlights
May 28, 2021
Julisan Street ’21 speaks of her Lafayette Experience
Julisan Street ’21 speaks of her Lafayette Experience in this wonderful article from Lafayette Today. https://today.lafayette.edu/2021/05/26/i-didnt-let-my-family-down/…
May 25, 2021
Geology Students in College Honors Convocation
The Geology Department is excited to highlight students who were honored with awards at the 2021 College Honors Convocation. The entire awards listing…
Apr 29, 2021
Professor Lawrence writes about Fellowship
Professor Kira Lawrence has been busy during her sabattical this past year as an Eagleton Science and Politics Fellow within the New Jersey Board of Public…
Mar 10, 2021
Dr. Florence Bascom: Pioneer Geologist
Florence Bascom helped lead the way for women in the geosciences. Dr. Florence Bascom was the second woman to earn a Ph.D. in Geology in the United States…
Mar 8, 2021
Women’s History Month 2021
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Department of Geology is excited to honor women in the geosciences. We hope to highlight some of the impressive…
Feb 17, 2021
Geologic Cross Section
1.2 Billion years of Geologic Time, and 3 tons of rocks. That is what it takes to make a geologic cross section through Eastern Pennsylvania. From…
Dec 16, 2020
Mineral Identification Contest
Happy Holidays from Van Wickle and the Art Montgomery Mineral Museum. This semester the halls have felt particularly empty and I thought a fun way to bring…
Oct 28, 2020
Professor Makarova to Participate in Climate Change Town Hall
Pennsylvania and Climate Change – What Does the Future Hold? An Academic Townhall with Cindy Adams Dunn Secretary, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation…
Aug 4, 2020
Lafayette Geology supports Xenolith research
It seems that Covid-19 has disrupted so much of our lives. However, Emma Sosa, class of 2017, has not let this impact progress on her PhD research. …