Welcome
The Department of Geology and Geophysics in the College of Letters and
Science
at UW-Madison, offers a wide range of specialty areas, and is supported by advanced laboratories for study in the general areas of astrobiology, geomicrobiology, mineralogy, petrology, geochemistry, geophysics, stratigraphy, sedimentology, paleobiology, paleoceanography, micropaleontology, structural geology, tectonics, hydrogeology, Quaternary geology, and economic geology. Interdisciplinary links among other colleges and departments on campus provide opportunities in geological engineering, limnology, ecology, microbiology, water resources management, soils, water chemistry, chemistry, physics, geomorphology, materials science, and anthropology.
Announcements
- NEW RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIPS: The Department of Geology and Geophysics pleased to announce the availability of a new program of graduate research assistantships funded by BP.
posted Sept. 29, 2008
Faculty in the News
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Emeritus Professor Gordon Medaris awarded the Goldich 2009 Medal by the Institute on Lake Superior Geology
posted May 15, 2009 -
Congratulations to Prof. Nita Sahai for winning the Romnes Faculty Fellowship Award!"
posted Feb 27, 2009 -
Professor Harold Tobin is exploring the mechanics of major earthquake faults."
posted Feb 18, 2009