Students explain research at presentation.

Our department offers abundant research opportunities for students both during the academic year and during the summer months. Our faculty are engaged in research projects which lend themselves to undergraduate participation. Participation by all students is strongly encouraged, as it builds a greater appreciation of the nature of the earth and chemical sciences, and their chosen field. The opportunity to perform independent research has motivated many of our students to continue their education either in an accredited graduate program or in a professional school in several related fields.

Often, faculty and students jointly present their research results either at national professional meetings, research presentations held on campus or as written research papers submitted to scholarly journals.

Student research