The study of geology is an expression of our curiosity of the world around us
If you have ever questioned why landscapes differ, why earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur, why the mountains and oceans exist, or why the dinosaurs became extinct, then you have already been introduced to geology. Geologists attempt to answer the questions of "why?" "how?" and "under what conditions?", as well as questions concerning time ("when?") and place ("where?"). The process of finding the answers to these questions is complex and fascinating; it is what geology is all about! Discover Geology at UVM.
The undergraduate experience
Professors in our department are excited about what they do and our students find it contagious. Pursue your degree under the watchful eye of faculty mentors who are experts in their fields, and consider getting involved in their research. Discover Geology at UVM and meet our Featured Undergraduate student.
The graduate experience
Consider graduate school at UVM. Faculty are recruiting new students to work on a variety of funded research programs. See the list of current graduate student research. For project descriptions, visit our faculty members' Web pages.
Geology in the News
UVM Geology Department members attend Vermont Geological Survey the April 11, 2012 unveiling of the Bedrock Geologic Map of Vermont
Paul Bierman, Department of Geology Professor at The University of Vermont, sent samples to his lab after receiving a rapid-response grant from U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) for travel to Namibia one-month after the country's unprecedented rainfall. Read Something Odd Is Happening With Namibia's Weather to discover why " Grass covers what should be barren stony desert" (NSF).
UVM 's Cynthia Gardner ’77 has an "Eye on Eruptions" . . . " her well-honed sense of humility — began as an undergraduate at UVM, tooling across the American West with geology professors . . .
"Earthquakes and Vermont Yankee" a WCAX interview with UVM Professor Keith Klepeis, expert in structural geology, tectonics and field geology.
The mineral Hughesite is named for The University of Vermont, Department of Geology Professor John M.Hughes. Read University Communications.
Professor Char Mehrtens at The University of Vermont, Department of Geology says, " the Receptaculites mystery has been solved . . . " Read the scientific debate article.
