Department of Geological Sciences - Michigan State UniversityMichigan State University

Welcome

Welcome to the Department of Geological Sciences at Michigan State University. We are a growing department with teaching, research and outreach activities in both traditional and emerging areas of the geological sciences. Our four thematic research areas take advantage of collaborative opportunities in the department, and with other departments at MSU and elsewhere.


News & Events

May 10 - Dec 31: "Tanzania in Deep Time - A View from the Rift Valley" in the MSU museum

The Alumni / Shell Oil Distinguished Lecture Series Schedule

Information for Prospective Students

Latest Department Newsletter (pdf)

Aug 15-16 '08 - Alumni Field Trip - Photos

Spotlight

Recent Awards and Honors

Paper in GRL by Drs. Van Dam, Hyndman, Wood et al. is editor's choice article in Science.

The Geology Club has SB-trip photos; also check the Sed-Strat field trip photos

Dr. Mackey featured in International Seismological Centre Newsletter (pdf)