Our research portfolio contains a rich and expansive body of work. Department of Geoscience students collaborate with renowned professors to solve both age-old mysteries and new problems. Our research has led to knowledge breakthroughs that will impact science and technology for decades to come, and we haven’t stopped yet! Our students enjoy both comprehensive research facilities and numerous funding opportunities.
RESEARCH PROFILE
Andrea Dutton, Professor
Andrea Dutton is a geochemist and paleoclimatologist reconstructing sea levels and ice sheet changes during earlier periods of global warming on Earth. A robust understanding of the ancient interactions among global temperatures, ice volumes, and sea levels is critical for assessing the magnitude and rate of future sea level rise due to climate change. Dutton draws upon the geological record of ancient shorelines to quantify the past sea levels, particularly during past warm periods such as the last interglacial period (approximately 125,000 years ago), when the global climate was similar to present day.
Research Areas
Facilities & Labs
The department is proud to provide numerous modern facilities and laboratories to its students, researchers, and collaborators. Below are links to additional information about some of these facilities.