Check out this article from the Yellowstone Institute featuring Prof. Bruce Fouke explaining the importance of Yellowstone in fields as different as medicine and space exploration! Dr. Fouke has worked in Yellowstone for 30 years, exploring the science of this incredible landscape and sharing his...

The department took part in the Champaign Park District National STEM day celebration on November 9th, 2024.  The event, held at the Park District’s new Martens Center, welcomed children of all ages to explore many facets of science and meet scientists from the U of I.  ...

Take a look at the new 940 Feet interview with Geology Prof. Max Christie!

Professor Michael Stewart and former student Chloe Marks recently were on Cool Science Radio to talk about the Wasatch-Uinta Field Camp! Check it out here! https://www.kpcw.org/show/cool-science-radio/2024-07-11/university-students-immerse-themselves-in-utahs-diverse-geology

Take a look at ESEC Professor Bruce Fouke and IGB Researcher Miyandi Sivaguru's fascinating work combining Geoscience and Medicine (GeoBioMed)! Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide and one of the keys in combating this threat is understanding the geology of the heart!...

Petroleum Experts has renewed through December 2024 a grant of a collection of industry-leading software packages to the Illinois State Geological Survey and the Department of Earth Science and...