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We conduct research across the globe, from the tallest peaks of the Himalaya, to the vastness of Antarctica, to the unexplored depths of the ocean floor.

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Our graduate and undergraduate students participate directly in the excitement of exploring terra incognita. Taught by a distinguished and dedicated faculty (including several members of the National Academy of Sciences, and winners of the UCSB Distinguished Teaching Award), students discover the unfolding planetary drama of which they are part.

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The Department honors two distinguished alumni annually. By celebrating their accomplishments, we provide current students exemplary role models.

Earth Science Distinguished Alumni

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Professor Susannah Porter and Professor John Cottle were both elected Fellows of the Geological Society of America. 

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