Geological Sciences - Michigan State University

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.

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

December 2008 Department Newsletter (pdf)

The Fall 2008 CNS Newsletter (pdf) features Drs. Cross, Gottfried and Larson, and has updates on several of our alumni

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

Recent Awards and Honors

The Center for Undergraduate Research has a funding opportunity for the Summer of 2009

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

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