What do the Yellowstone hot springs and kidney stones have in common? Both create rocks through biological processes! New insights into the formation of kidney stones by Geology Professor Bruce Fouke, in collaboration with the Mayo Clinic, are leading to new techniques to prevent and treat kidney stones in people.
Undergraduate ProgramsExplore all the options available to undergrad students.
Eruption ForecastingJack Albright and Dr. Patricia Gregg develop new technique to forecast volcanic eruptions!
SESE Annual Field TripProfessor Stephen Altaner leads 45 students to Northern Indiana to explore the Kentland Impact Site.
See these teaching resources collected by Dr. Stephen Altaner on teaching during Fall 2020.
With the COVID-19 pandemic resulting in the cancellation of field camp in Park City, Utah, the Wasatch-Uinta staff produced a 6-week entirely virtual field camp in 2020.
More Department News
- Gary Parker is featured in a question and answer article in the September issue of PNAS.
- We are proud to announce that Geology and SESE Administrative Professional Lana Holben was selected to receive the Chancellor's Distinguished Staff Award! The Chancellor's Distinguished Staff Award recognizes civil service staff employees for their exceptional accomplishments and service to the u