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Tue, 11/26/2024 - 9:56am

Congratulations to Dr. Schroeder, elected Fellow to the Mineralogical Society of America! The Mineralogical Society of America (MSA) Fellows are members who have contributed significantly to the advancement of mineralogy, crystallography, geochemistry, petrology, or allied sciences and whose scientific contribution utilized mineralogical studies or data. Dr. Paul A. Schroeder has been designated as a Fellow upon proper accreditation by the MSA…

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Mineralogical Society of America Fellows

Dr. Paul Schroeder, Professor of Geology, elected Fellow of the Mineralogical Society of America

Tue, 11/26/2024 - 9:00am

Congratulations to Dr. Sue and the 2024 Paleontological Society Fellows! Dr. Susan Goldstein, Professor Emerita of Geology, was recently named a Fellow of the Paleontological Society at the Geological Society of America annual meeting in Anaheim, California. Fellows are members of the Paleontological Society who have made far-reaching contributions to paleontology through research, teaching, or service to the profession. For Dr. Goldstein,…

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Paleontological Society Fellows

Dr. Susan Goldstein, Professor Emerita of Geology, was recently named a Fellow of the Paleontological Society at the Geological Society of America

Fri, 11/08/2024 - 1:36pm

The Interdisciplinary Field Program (IFP) UGA’s Interdisciplinary Field Program mixes geology, ecology, and anthropology into an epic road trip across America. UGA BEYOND THE ARCH highlights the long running program and staple of the Department of Geology. 35 YEARS AND COUNTING The Interdisciplinary Field Program started in 1988 as an Honors geology field course. At the time, UGA didn’t offer many off-campus…

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IFP, Geology

Journey Across America - Science meets adventure in UGA IFP

Tue, 10/22/2024 - 9:32am

Tectonophysics: "Using contrasts in horizontal P-wave reflectivity to map the base of the continental lithosphere: Results for the central and eastern U.S." Authors: Laura E. Hanawalt1, Michael P. Cuilik1, Robert B. Hawman1* 1 Department of Geology, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, USA Correspondence: Robert B. Hawman (hawman@uga.edu) Highlights We investigate structure of the lithosphere beneath the central…

Laura Hanawalt, Michael Cuilik and Dr. Hawman have a new publicatoin in Tectonophysics.

Tue, 04/30/2024 - 12:54pm

Hello Everyone, Thank you all for attending, participating, and sharing your time celebrating the accomplishments of our students, faculty, and alumni. I am humbled to be a part of this department and I mean it when I say I am excited about the road ahead. We are already planning for next year, and do not forget what I said, we will be looking to add another entertainment component to the awards ceremony so start thinking and…

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Thank-you! For a successful, fun, and memorable 2024 Annual Alumni & Awards Ceremony

Wed, 02/28/2024 - 11:20am

Mark your Calendar The Geology Alumni & Awards Ceremony is Friday April 26th! See the Department Events Calendar for schedule and updates: Alumni Event & Awards Ceremony

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geology awards, geology alumni, student presentations

Alumni Event & Awards Ceremony

Wed, 01/31/2024 - 8:39am

Hampton, a 2021 UGA Geology graduate, has accepted a position with the Biscayne Bay Commission as Coordinator for the Department of Environmental Protection in Miami. The position serves as a neutral facilitator for the Biscayne Bay Commission, managing meetings and supporting the Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserve through communication and outreach, data input, and scientific assistance. In the picture, Hampton is working on a great hammerhead…

Congratulations to Hampton Hotard for his new position as the Biscayne Bay Commission Coordinator in Miami, Florida!

Mon, 01/08/2024 - 3:41pm

Congratulations to Ted Lord, former undergraduate alumnus of UGA Geology! Ted was awarded the President’s IGNITE award at Dal-Tile, Dallas, Texas, for excellence in finding and securing Alabama clay resources, geologic modeling, and clay testing and storage protocols! Dal-Tile has been in business for over 75 years and is known for its excellent high-end ceramic flooring, wall tile, countertops and industry ceramics.

Ted Lord, former undergraduate alumnus of UGA Geology, was awarded the President’s IGNITE award.

Tue, 12/19/2023 - 2:56pm

Remote Sensing: "Evaluation and Analysis of Remote Sensing-Based Approach for Salt Marsh Monitoring" Authors: David F. Richards IV , Adam M. Milewski, Steffan Becker, Yonesha Donaldson, Lea J. Davidson, Fabian J. Zowam, Jay Mrazek and Michael C. Durham Water Resources & Remote Sensing Lab (WRRS) Department of Geology, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 20602, USA Abstract: In the United States (US), salt marshes are especially…