About our Research
Research done here at UArizona Geosciences is built on a foundation of future earth principles. Understanding the fundamental processes governing earth and other planets now with relevant science will help us set up a brighter future.
We explore, discover, and train students in integrative and interdisciplinary Geoscience, including tectonics, geophysics, climate and surface dynamics, and earth materials and geochemistry. Our graduates pursue careers in research and education, energy and mineral resources, environmental policy, and many other areas. Our department maintains active research projects and student training opportunities with our partners at ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips, Chevron, Freeport-McMoRan, Newmont, BHP among others. We work together in research, teaching, and outreach with UA and international collaborators.
Facilities and Programs
Arizona Electron Microprobe Laboratory
Arizona Radiogenic Helium Dating Laboratory
Environmental Isotope Laboratory
Lowell Institute of Mineral Resources Lab Facilities
Moitra Lab (Volcano-Fluid Mechanics Lab)
Tropical Climates and Coral Reefs Lab
Rock Room: Link to calendar coming soon, please contact Mark Pecha
Alfie Norville Gem and Mineral Museum
Specimen Identification: The Department of Geosciences does not offer mineral or fossil identification services at this time.
- “For appraisals visit the American Gem Society to locate a Certified Gemologist Appraiser within your zip code: americangemsociety.org/
- Tucson Gem and Mineral Society (personal collection and identification questions): https://www.tgms.org/
- Ask a Geologist” at the UofA Science Arizona Geological Survey. You can submit your info and pictures: https://azgs.arizona.edu/ask-a-geologist
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