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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. …

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 (Research Unit on Magma, Bedrock, Lava and Eruptions) has spent the last year visiting external labs to support EXCEL and Thesis work. During…

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