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Research Profiles
These short profiles offer examples of the many approaches we use to study our planet and its evolution over geological time.

Graduate Program
Graduate Studies in the Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences (GES) involve academic course work and independent research. Students are prepared for careers as professional scientists in research, education, or the application of the earth sciences to mineral, energy, and water resources. Programs lead to the M.S., Engineer, and Ph.D. degrees.

Undergraduate Program
The purpose of the undergraduate program in Geological and Environmental Sciences is to provide students with (1) a broad background in the fundamentals of the Earth sciences and (2) the quantitative, analytical, and communications skills necessary to conduct research and think critically about questions involving the Earth.

Research Facilities
Our researchers have access to a wide variety of laboratories and equipment, either within our department or in associated departments.

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New Faculty
GES will welcome new assistant professor Jessica Warren in fall 2010. Professor Warren works in the areas of geochronology, petrology, and geodynamics, and will come to Stanford from the Carnegie Institution's Department of Terrestrial Magnetism.

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Welcome to GES

GES is closely tied to the other three departments and the interdisciplinary programs within the School of Earth Sciences. In GES, fields of research and education encompass the entire planet from its deep interior to the surface, throughout the long span of geological time up to the human timescale. The scale of view ranges from global to atomic. Physical, chemical, and biological processes as well as the unique history of the Earth are within our broad scope. Learn more about GES.

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News

October 28, 2009
Asst Prof Jonathan Payne reports on Earth's growth spurts
Like a hungry teen, life on Earth had big growth spurts
September 29, 2009
Emeritus Prof Irwin Remson to receive 2009 Ross L. Oliver Award from the National Ground Water Assoc
Climate Change Could Deepen Poverty in Developing Countries

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Student Spotlight

Matthew Coble: Graduate Student
Matthew Coble is working on his PhD. in volcanology and geochronology with Profs. Gail Mahood and Marty Grove. Currently in his fifth year of graduate work, Matt's doctoral research focuses on the timing, geology, and geochemistry of mid-Miocene silicic calderas in northwest Nevada. These volcanic rocks have been interpreted to be the products of initial impingement of the Yellowstone hotspot. Currently, Matt is focused on constraining the ages of these rapidly erupted volcanic rocks using 40Ar/39Ar geochronology and developing new capacity for multi-collector noble gas mass-spectrometry.

Calendar Spotlight

Thursdays - 12:00 pm -1:00 pm
Brown Bag Seminar Series
Building 320, Room 109 (Geo Corner)

Thursdays - 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Fall 2009-2010 Department Seminars
Building 320, Room 105 (Geo Corner)

Mondays - 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
Winter 2010 Department Seminars
Building 320, Room 105 (Geo Corner)

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Research Profiles These short profiles offer examples of the many approaches we use to study our planet and its evolution over geological time.

Research Facilities Our researchers have access to a wide variety of laboratories and equipment, either within our department or in associated departments.

New Faculty GES will welcome new assistant professor Jessica Warren in fall 2010. Professor Warren works in the areas of geochronology, petrology, and geodynamics, and will come to Stanford from the Carnegie Institution's Department of Terrestrial Magnetism.