Geoscience
The Geoscience concentration falls within the geosphere cohort of ESS tracks with a focus on tectonics, paleontology, and petrology of sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks. Methods and applications include reconstruction of past climates, ecosystems, and plate configurations, dating of geologic specimens, and locating economically valuable mineral deposits.
Before applying for admission into ESS Geophysics, students should review the materials
with the Department of Geosciences.
Students wishing to apply should complete the ESS Summary Form and then proceed to UAF admissions.
Our faculty
Sean Regan
Department of Geosciences
Geophysical Institute
Admissions Committee
Patrick Druckenmiller
Department of Geosciences
University of Alaska Museum of the North
Benjamin Gaglioti
Water and Environmental Research Center
Lee Ann Munk
Department of Geosciences
Geophysical Institute
