Geology and Environmental Geosciences
The natural world is our classroom.
Through coursework, field research and hands-on learning, our students study the planet Earth and the processes that shape it through time. Small class sizes and close relationships with faculty allow many opportunities to work and study in the lab and in the field .
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Research Opportunities
Learn about us and all of the exciting and relevant areas of research and study we offer.
Why Study Geosciences at the University of Dayton?
University of Dayton sophomore Steven Shattuck discusses why he chose to major in environmental geosciences at the University of Dayton. He enjoys the opportunities for field research, hands-on learning, small class sizes and close relationships with faculty that UD provides.
Why Study Geosciences at the University of Dayton?
University of Dayton sophomore Steven Shattuck discusses why he chose to major in environmental geosciences at the University of Dayton. He enjoys the opportunities for field research, hands-on learning, small class sizes and close relationships with faculty that UD provides.
The Bachelor of Science
Learn about Bachelor of Science degrees in the University of Dayton College of Arts and Sciences. We offer more than 15 majors in the natural sciences.
The Bachelor of Science
Learn about Bachelor of Science degrees in the University of Dayton College of Arts and Sciences. We offer more than 15 majors in the natural sciences.
The 2024 University of Dayton River Stewards are breathing new life into the 2020 River Stewards' book.
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UD climate scientist Shuang-Ye Wu was selected for Drexel University’s Executive Leadership in Academic Technology, Engineering and Science Class of 2023-2024.
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