The Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences explores the forces that shape our planet—and others. We advance knowledge of Earth’s systems through integrative research, field discovery, and education. From deep time to planetary futures, our work equips the next generation to tackle global challenges and build a sustainable future.
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Earth Planetary Science Seminar - Professor Martin Grove "The thermal history of shallow subduction beneath the southern Sierra Nevada and broader implications for the tectonic evolution of the western North American margin"".
Tue, Jun 9, 2026 12pm to 1:15pm PT
Building 320, Geology Corner, Room 220
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Planetary Science and Exploration Seminar, Michael Watkins
Wed, Jun 3, 2026 12:30pm to 1:20pm PT
Mitchell Earth Sciences, 350/372
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Earth Planetary Science Seminar - Dr. Kuan-Yu Lin "Record of on-axis gabbro emplacement at the Atlantis Massif oceanic core complex and its tectonic and hydrothermal implications ".
Tue, Jun 2, 2026 12pm to 1:15pm PT
Building 320, Geology Corner, Room 220
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Planetary Science and Exploration Seminar, Andrew Poppe
Wed, May 27, 2026 12:30pm to 1:20pm PT
Mitchell Earth Sciences, 350/372
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Earth Planetary Science Seminar - Dr. Daman Grewal "Using iron meteorites to trace the earliest protoplanetary disk chemistry".
Tue, May 26, 2026 12pm to 1:15pm PT
Building 320, Geology Corner, Room 220
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Planetary Science and Exploration Seminar, Ben Fernando: "Seismic Tracking and Characterization of Re-entering Space Debris"
Wed, May 20, 2026 12:30pm to 1:20pm PT
Mitchell Earth Sciences, 350/372
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