Geosciences at UMD Ranks #13 Globally

Researchers Solve One of Earth’s Ancient Volcanic Mysteries

Salt Influx from Land and Sea Spells 'Double Trouble' for Drinking Water

UMD Geologists Explore Tasmania’s Hidden Gems

Moon is Not As “Geologically Dead” As Previously Thought, New Study Reveals

Michael Brown has been named a Distinguished University Professor for 2025.

Other news...

Professor emerita Ann Wylie has been elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). read more...
Graduate Student Ashley Hanna won an Outstanding Student Presentation Award at the AGU 2024 Annual Meeting.
Graduate student Karla Núñez has been selected for the Graduate School’s Outstanding Graduate Assistant Award for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Fang-Zhen Teng (Ph.D '05) received a UMD Alumni Excellence Award in Research. This award recognizes alumni that make positive impacts on the world through their research. read more...

Upcoming Events

Julia Famiglietti Thesis Defense

Thursday, July 10, 2025

11:00 am

ESJ 1215

Source Attribution of Methane Using Isotopologues

Alex Lastner Thesis Defense

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

12:00 pm

ESJ 1224

Recent Graduate and Undergraduate Student Publications