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…
Department Highlights
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. …
Jul 31, 2020
Geology Celebrates 2020 Graduates
Even though we are unable to convene in person for our graduation, the Geology Department is excited to celebrate the accomplishments of our seniors. …
May 1, 2020
Geology Student Award winners honored
Three geology students are being honored for their academic work, and their dedication in the Geology Department. Due to the cancellation of this year…
Apr 14, 2020
Research group making a RUMBLE
The RUMBLE lab (Reasearch Unit on Magma, Bedrock, Lava and Eruptions) has spent the last year visiting external labs to support EXCEL and Thesis work.…