Department of Geosciences
GeoZips in the News
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9/26/2017
Unique iron ore caves of Brazil to be studied by UA geoscientists
The National Science Foundation has awarded $400,000 for groundbreaking research on cave formation. -
5/19/2015
Commemorative plaque being installed at The Rock May 20
Members of UA's Geosciences Club restored the oft-painted, 7-ton rock south of Crouse Hall to its natural state for the event. -
8/27/2013
One of the 'most awesome' labs in America is right here at UA
Microbiologist and geologist Hazel Barton's lab is featured as one of the top 10 most awesome undergraduate research labs by Popular Science. -
4/13/2012
Researchers go deep to understand antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Biology and geology professor Hazel Barton's findings in ancient cave will provide researchers with a better understanding of the medicines doctors rely upon to combat infection and why, increasingly, they are failing. -
1/11/2012
Presentation to address mine safety in Ohio
Dr. W. Ashley Griffith, assistant professor of Geology and Environmental Science will present his research on "Improving Underground Mine Safety in Ohio using Freely-Available, Statewide LiDAR Data" on January 20th. -
11/29/2011
Alumnus appointed to Ohio Department of Natural Resources position
Geology and Environmental Science and Biology alumnus, Richard J. Simmers, has been appointed chief of the Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. -
10/19/2011
Geography graduate student honored at division meeting
Scott Ball, a master's student in the geography/geographic information systems program earned top honors in the master's level paper competition at the East Lake Division of the Association of American Geographers meeting. -
9/16/2011
Book explores cultural diversity from a geographic perspective
Dr. Leonard Peacefull, senior lecturer of geography, explores cultural diversity from a geographic perspective in his new book. -
4/26/2011
Geology student earns NSF fellowship
Kimmaree Menendez Horvath, the recipient of numerous awards throughout her academic career, will use her National Science Foundation fellowship to study ocean acidification on coral reefs in a natural setting.
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