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Research, education, and outreach addressing the nature of the Earth

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Department of Geosciences

The Department of Geosciences can help you construct a path to a thriving career as a leader in Earth science. Our faculty aim to build deep critical thinking skills, a solid foundation in the fundamentals, and practical disciplinary expertise, to place our graduates at the forefront of tomorrow鈥檚 career opportunities and global challenges.

Geosciences students and faculty investigate Earth processes at scales that range from atomic to planetary. As described in our , we are connected by profound curiosity for the Earth and other planets. We are a welcoming community that is committed to making fundamental discoveries and having an impact on the world around us.

Our is dynamic and designed around the individual, with an array of experiential opportunities including a successful study abroad program. We offer a B.S. degree in six focus areas:

路 Geology
路 Geochemistry
路 Geophysics
路 Geobiology and Paleobiology
路 Environmental and Engineering Geosciences
路 Earth Science Education

Our successful offers M.S. and Ph.D. degrees across a range of . Our graduate students work with internationally-known scholars and enter the professional realm at the top of their field.

Finally, the Department is committed to raising the general public鈥檚 awareness of the geosciences. We host the , which is open to the public and located in Derring Hall, and participate in an array of outreach activities.

Thanks for visiting and learning about what we do. You can read more about us in the .


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Members of VT Geosciences Department sporting their VT GEOS North Face jackets

As a token of our appreciation, VT GEOS North Face jackets are available as a gift for donations $99 and above. If you are making a gift at this level and would like a jacket, please complete our听. Shipping is available for an additional $12 donation. Just click the button below, which will take you to听the secure online form. To specify your gift for Geosciences, please select the area: College of Science, and then select the area to support: Geosciences Department Annual Fund.

We are incredibly grateful for the support of our alumni and friends. Your support is critical to our success.听

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Seismogram of Cuba and Mexico earthquakes on Feb 8, 2026
M 5.5, 45km SSW of Maisi, Cuba shown at 0800 EDT 08 FEB 2026, and then M 5.7, 2km NW of Santo Tomas Tamazulapam, Mexico shown at 1740 EDT 08 FEB, 2026. Seismogram images courtesy of 小猪视频 Tech Seismological Observatory, Dr. Martin Chapman, Director.


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GSRS 2026

The Geosciences Student Research Symposium is a longstanding tradition that brings the Department of Geosciences together for an exhibition of the excellent research being done by the graduate and undergraduate students here at 小猪视频 Tech. GSRS is only possible through the generosity of our alumni, friends, faculty, and students.听
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At each home football game, we record seismic data generated by Hokie Fans during the team's electrifying Lane Stadium entrance set to Metallica's Enter Sandman.

VT Geosciences Field Work Aerial Videos

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PhD student Sebastian Kaempfe at the El Chingue Bluff outcrop (Cretaceous Tres Pasos Formation) in southern Chile. This field research is associated with the Chile Slope Systems project directed by faculty member Brian Romans.

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PhD student Sebastian Kaempfe and a field assistant at the Sierra del Toro outcrop (Cretaceous Cerro Toro Formation) in southern Chile. This field research is associated with the Chile Slope Systems project directed by faculty member Brian Romans.