Welcome
The Department of Geosciences at Stony Brook University has a rich tradition of integrating experimental, observational, and field-based approaches for solving fundamental problems in the earth, environmental, and planetary sciences. The research activities of our world-renowned faculty are ranked among the top 15 public research universities by the National Research Council. (Learn more)
Thinking about a career in Geosciences?
The Geo Club in the North Fork Valley of Pendleton County,
West Virginia, sitting atop a nearly vertical layer of the
Tuscarora Quartzite formation.
News & Announcements
Professor Scott McLennan on NASA team that finds new evidence for water at Mars crater
Geoscience Researchers Develop Numerical Model to Better Forecast Forces Behind Earthquakes
Geoscience Professor Don Weidner selected to receive Inge Lehman Medal
Geoscience researchers find that natural minerals disinfect drinking water
Professor Dan Davis publishes 4th edition of "Turn Left at Orion"
Stony Brook PhD and Faculty Advisor Show that the Moon Isn't as Dry as Previously Thought
The Department welcomes its new faculty member, Deanne Rogers
Jerome Varriale, Geosciences major, Named URECA Researcher of the Month
