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Scholarships & Endowment Funds
- Dr. Matthew Brzostowski Scholarship/ Fellowship Fund
- Emile A. Pessagno Graduate Student Endowment Fund
- George McMechan Student Support Fund
- James L. Carter Scholarship Fund
From John Geissman, Department Head
Geosciences begin with the ground we walk on, delve inward to the center of the Earth and expand outward to other planetary bodies in our solar system. Time spans of interest to geoscientists range from the formation of the solar system through the evolution of the continents, atmosphere, biosphere, and natural resources to the present day.
Geoscientists study the composition, structure, and history of our surroundings and ultimately provide us with a better sense of ourselves, the universe around us, and our connection to everything.
Geoscientists employ remote sensing and geospatial information sciences technology while working on ships, climbing mountains, studying volcanoes, and digging for dinosaur bones in the desert. Geosciences careers appeal to those who enjoy working outdoors and traveling places both domestic as well as international. We've had students and alumni visit all seven continents and even travel in space.
The mission of the Department of Geosciences is to deliver a challenging, stimulating, and useful education in geosciences to undergraduates and graduates at all degree levels and to add to our understanding of the Earth through the research of students, faculty, and staff. And the department always appreciates keeping in contact with its former students.
Senior Achievement Awards
- Alessandra Sealander, Spring 2020
- Alec B. Veasey, Fall 2019
- Leah Thomson, Spring 2019
- Ashley N. Mason, Fall 2018
- Lochlan Vaughn, Spring 2018
- Chelsea Sica, Fall 2017
- Samantha Hartke, Spring 2017
- Jennifer Humphreys, Fall 2016
- Arden Wells, Spring 2016
- Steven Rizo, Fall 2015
- Amy Webber, Spring 2015
- Brent Cland, Fall 2014
- Christina James, Spring 2014
Announcements
- Visit our school's COVID-19 preparedness webpage for updates.
- From the Field: UTD Fulbright Geoscientist Studies 100-Year-Old Coal Fires
- UTD Geosciences in Review 2019
- Antarctica adventurer, former geoscientist and president Robert Rutford remembered for charting the frozen continent (Dallas Morning News)
- Watch Dr. Carlos Aiken's retirement video presentation.
- See our Upcoming Seminars and Events.
- James L. Carter Scholarship Fund
News
- Congratulations to John Geissman on Earning the 2020 Geoethics Medal
- UT Dallas AAPG (American Association Petroleum Geologists) Student Chapter was awarded the AAPG 1st Place YouTube Award for 2020. UTD will receive US $1500.00 thanks to the generous sponsorship of Saudi Aramco. Watch the award-winning video(<2min)
- A Graduation Poem, by John Geissman, PhD (YouTube)
- Geosciences Team Goes the Distance To Reach Imperial Barrel Award Contest Finals
- Antarctica adventurer, former geoscientist and president Robert Rutford remembered for charting the frozen continent (Dallas Morning News)
- Geoscientist Dr. Bob Finkelman Assessed the Potential Health Impacts of Coal Fires in India as a Fulbright Specialist
- Professor, Students Win Honors from Society of Exploration Geophysicists
- Dr. Robert Stern awarded the 2019 International Prize of the Geological Society of Japan
- Dr. Matthew Brzostowski has given $25,000 to set up the Dr. Matthew Brzostowski Scholarship/Fellowship Fund to support undergraduate and graduate geosciences students. Brzostowski wants to share his passion for the geosciences, and hopes the fund will help someone pursue a similar career.