About us

mission statement

We deepen understanding of the Earth system and provide solutions to geoscience problems. To meet these challenges, we develop and share knowledge about our planet’s history, active processes, and future behavior through education, research, and service.

The ECS community works to understand the processes that shape our planet and address societal challenges of today and tomorrow – such as energy supply, climate change, and environmental sustainability.  Undergraduate and Graduate students have abundant opportunities to do cutting-edge research as part of an engaging and strong academic program.