The Department of Geoscience’s strength comes from the breadth of its work. We offer an impressive range of experiences for students through our traditional field trips and other geological activities. Equally important is our collaborative and congenial environment in which our students thrive, bolstered by our strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Stories from the Field
Kayla Hubbard, PhD Student
My PhD thesis research focuses on understanding the hydrology of Antarctica’s McMurdo Dry Valleys. This research involves intense field work campaigns to maintain meteorological and lake-ice sensor networks in the McMurdo Dry Valleys and collect targeted seismic measurements on Taylor Glacier to specifically investigate subglacial hydrology and the processes driving episodic brine discharge at Blood Falls.
Diversity and Inclusion in Geoscience
We aim to create and promote an atmosphere that not only protects every community member against discrimination and bias, but also encourages respect and value for varying perspectives and backgrounds.
