Situated on the
shore of the world’s largest freshwater lake, with everything from
Precambrian craton to Pleistocene glacial deposits at our doorstep, we
enjoy tremendous geological diversity in a haven for outdoor activity.
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Our Mission
Our mission is to provide undergraduate and graduate students with the
highest quality earth science education. We take great pride in a strong
tradition of undergraduate geology, with many opportunities for field-based
study and independent research. Our commitment to undergraduate education
is reflected in our highly rated undergraduate research program. Our
MS and PhD programs offer opportunities for research in a wide range
of fields, from solid-earth geology and tectonics, to Quaternary and
climate studies, lacustrine geochemistry, basin modeling, economic geology,
and planetary geology. Recent additions to our expanding faculty reflect
a strong commitment to teaching and research in the most vital areas
of earth science today.