Explore your planet and discover new ones

The Department of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences (EEPS) is uncovering Earth’s history, restoring our environment, and traveling the solar system. Our graduates become leaders that shape the future of the geosciences.

Events

Klepser Lecture Series

News

Three NASA Grants Support UT Mars Research

Three NASA Grants Support UT Mars Research

Molly Colleen McCanta in ‘The Conversation’: Seafloor sediment reveals previously unknown volcanic eruption 520,000 years ago in south Aegean Sea

Molly Colleen McCanta in ‘The Conversation’: Seafloor sediment reveals previously unknown volcanic eruption 520,000 years ago in south Aegean Sea

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EEPS equips students with the knowledge and skills to learn from Earth’s history, solve today’s problems, and plan for the future. Our alumni work at the forefront of environmental sustainability and scientific exploration.