May 15, 2026
Students and alums awarded as part of NSF’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program
NSF prestigious fellowships are awarded to outstanding students pursuing research-based graduate degrees
Geology
Apr 22, 2026
Aspiring physician-scientist and geologist win Goldwater Scholarships
Clara Witmer ’27 and Maggie Pearce ’27 have each been awarded one of the most prestigious undergraduate STEM scholarships
Feb 25, 2026
Prof. Tamara Carley to deliver Jones Faculty Lecture
For the March 10 Jones Faculty Lecture, Prof. Tamara Carley will explore the young volcanoes that lie beneath retreating ice in southeastern Iceland
Jan 12, 2026
Inside the classroom: Time traveling through geology
A popular Lafayette course, GEOL 130 opens a portal to experience prehistory and allows students to explore their curiosities about geology
Nov 5, 2025
Four years for four books
A Lafayette senior has committed to writing four books of poetry in four years, inspired by her connections with alumni, the College, and the community…
Oct 24, 2025
Meet our new faculty: Elizabeth Patterson
Learn more about Elizabeth Patterson, assistant professor of geology and environmental geosciences.
May 6, 2025
Three geology faculty now honored as fellows of Geological Society of America
The Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences has reached a significant milestone.
Mar 27, 2025
Global classrooms: Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands
Combining geology and biology, students traveled to the high Andes mountains in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands.
Mar 27, 2025
Global classrooms: New Zealand
Twenty-two students traveled to one of the most geologically active landscapes on the planet, New Zealand.
Feb 21, 2025
How one geology class led to a 10-day Alaskan adventure
In June 2024, geology students Ellie Spencer ’26 and Kate Marrs ’26 found themselves embarking on a journey to a remote island in Alaska.