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Alumni Carolyn Luysterburg awarded 2018 Horizon Award Winner

Carolyn Luysterburg was presented with the 2018 Horizon Award at the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Evening of Excellence in April.  Carolyn graduated with a BS in Geology in… Read More

Winners of the 2018 Fishing Tournament.

Congratulations to Mindy Foster, Tom Cheney, Kellie Davidson, John Leapley, Steve Blaschka, and Brian Haney, P.E., UF 2009. the winners of the 2018 Fishing Tournament! UF Geology students, faculty, board members,… Read More

Mark Brenner teaches a course in Colombia

The UF Geological Sciences Department enjoys long-standing, close ties with several universities in Colombia, where a number of our former PhD students are on the faculty.  Several members of our… Read More

Alumni Carolyn Luysterburg awarded 2018 Horizon Award Winner

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Winners of the 2018 Fishing Tournament.

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Mark Brenner teaches a course in Colombia

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Welcome to Gator Geology

The Department of Geological Sciences aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of Earth materials and processes, train students who will excel in the geoscience workforce, and create sustainable solutions to Earth-related societal needs.

Geological research provides an understanding of issues associated with the physical earth and skills which are in demand in today’s job market. Courses in geology provide the background for careers in geology, STEM teaching, public policy, and environmental risk assessment, among others. The geology graduate will have a detailed understanding of climate change, sustainability of the Earth’s resources and the close interplay between human activity and the environment.

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Geology Degree Programs

Undergraduate Program

The Department of Geological Sciences offers a variety of undergraduate courses in geology, environmental geosciences, and oceanography, and grants three different undergraduate degrees: BS in Geology, BS in Marine Sciences: Interdisciplinary Studies, BA in Geology, and BA in Environmental Geosciences (joint with the Department of Geography).  Students have opportunities to conduct research with faculty members and internships in industry. International exchange programs with direct course equivalents, at UF tuition rates, are available at universities in the UK and Australia through the beyond 120 Program.

Graduate Program

The Department of Geological Sciences offers MS and PhD graduate programs with study in Environmental Science and Hydrology, Paleoceanography and Paleolimnology, Marine and Costal Geology, Tectonics and Geodynamics , Geochemistry, Mineralogy and Petrology , and Paleomagnetism and Environmental Magnetism. The department also offers graduate degree programs with the Land Use and Environmental Change Institute and in Paleontology with the Florida Museum of Natural History.

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Geology

Courses in geology provide the background for careers in geology, STEM teaching, public policy, and environmental risk assessment, among others.  Professional geologist exams require coursework in geology and proficiency in basic geological concepts and their applications.  The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Geology enables individuals to complete academic coursework in geological sciences relevant to environmental policy and law, resource economics, earth science teaching, regional planning, construction and related fields.  The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Geology program also includes coursework required to take the professional geologist licensure exam (PG).  The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Geology is offered via distance learning to non-UF students and requires a minimum of 16  credits in Geology courses.  Students intending to take the professional geologist exam will have the option to take additional courses beyond the number required for the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Geology to achieve the minimum of 30 credit hours required to sit for the exam on a non-degree seeking basis.  The opportunity for students to do so will be administered by the Department of Geological Sciences.

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Interested students, please contact Diana Adams at dragon13@ufl.edu.
For anyone interested in applying to the certificate program: http://www.admissions.ufl.edu/apply/more

Research Focus Areas

Hydrogeology and Biogeochemistry

Hydrogeology and Biogeochemistry

Marine and Coastal Geology

Marine and Coastal Geology

Geophysics and Geodynamics

Geophysics and Geodynamics

Petrology, tectonics, and geochronology

Petrology, tectonics, and geochronology

Paleoclimate and paleontology

Paleoclimate and paleontology

Hydrogeology and Biogeochemistry

Graduate Programs

Job Openings

Assistant Professor in Geophysics – Tenure Track 

The Department of Geological Sciences at the University of Florida invites applications for a tenure-track position in Geophysics at the Assistant Professor level. Applicants should be able to contribute to an existing internationally known program in observational and computational solid Earth geophysics.

Job Information  | Application 

The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications on October 31, 2017; the position will remain open until filled. The start date is August 2018. Inquiries can be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Ray Russo, (rrusso@ufl.edu).

The next Search Committee meeting is at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 11, 2018 in 271 Williamson Hall.

 

Assistant Professor in Solid Earth Petrology/Geochemistry – Tenure Track

The Department of Geological Sciences at the University of Florida (UF) invites applications for a tenure-track position in Solid Earth Petrology/Geochemistry at the Assistant Professor level.

Applicants should be able to contribute to an existing internationally known program in analytical, observational and theoretical petrology, solid Earth geochemistry and geodynamics. We have a preference for candidates who have expertise in magmatic and chemical processes of the whole Earth (and planets), rock-fluid interactions, tectonics, geochronology and volcanic/hydrothermal systems.

Job Information | Application 

The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications on October 31, 2017 and remain open until filled. The position will begin as early as August 2018. Inquiries can be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Michael Perfit, (mperfit@ufl.edu).

The next Search Committee meeting is at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 8, 2018 in 271 Williamson Hall.

Contact

email: knichola@ufl.edu

phone: (352) 392-2231
fax: (352) 392-9294

University of Florida Department of Geological Sciences

Postal/Campus Mail Address:
University of Florida Geological Sciences
241 Williamson Hall
PO Box 112120
Gainesville, FL32611-2120

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University of Florida Geological Sciences
241 Williamson Hall
1843 Stadium Road
Gainesville, FL 32611

NOVA – Decoding The Weather Machine

Explore the science of Climate Change.<b?

On April 18th NOVA premiered a new 2-hr episode on climate change in which some of the research from Dr. Andrea Dutton’s group was featured.

Watch the full episode here:
http://www.pbs.org/video/decoding-weather-machine-trailer-s7t1dm/

Faculty Profiles

  • FACULTY PROFILE — Dr. Andrea Dutton
  • FACULTY PROFILE — Dr. Thomas S. Bianchi

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Alumni Carolyn Luysterburg awarded 2018 Horizon Award Winner

May 22nd, 2018

Carolyn Luysterburg was presented with the 2018 Horizon Award at the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Evening of Excellence in April.  Carolyn graduated with a BS in Geology in… Read More

Winners of the 2018 Fishing Tournament.

May 4th, 2018

Congratulations to Mindy Foster, Tom Cheney, Kellie Davidson, John Leapley, Steve Blaschka, and Brian Haney, P.E., UF 2009. the winners of the 2018 Fishing Tournament! UF Geology students, faculty, board members,… Read More

Mark Brenner teaches a course in Colombia

Dec 27th, 2017

The UF Geological Sciences Department enjoys long-standing, close ties with several universities in Colombia, where a number of our former PhD students are on the faculty.  Several members of our… Read More

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Contact UF Department of Geological Sciences

email: knichola@ufl.edu

phone: (352) 392-2231
fax: (352) 392-9294

Department of Geological Sciences
University of Florida
241 Williamson Hall
PO Box 112120
Gainesville, FL 32611-2120

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