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Research Centers

Our research programs cover the full extent of the geosciences from microbiology to seismology.

We focus on deep scientific problems and timely issues that are associated with the well-being of our society and our planet. These include climate change, energy and water resources, natural hazards, land surface processes, environmental remediation and planetary habitability.

Check out our research program pages and email our faculty for more information.