The World Needs Geoscientists
From the energy transition and climate change to natural disasters and drought, geoscientists are at the forefront of solving society's critical issues.
Join a Unique Geosciences Community
The Jackson School of Geosciences combines three world-class integrated units to offer a depth and breadth of educational and research opportunities found at no other institution. All three have a global reputation and some of the world's best experts in their scientific disciplines. The combination makes the Jackson School a truly unique place to pursue an education and conduct research. Click on the links below to explore the amazing research being conducted at each unit.
Making a Global Impact
Research at the Jackson School of Geosciences spans the planet. From mountain tops to ocean trenches, from Texas to Antarctica, Jackson School scientists are looking for answers to some of the most difficult and important questions facing our world. This map contains just a few highlights of that research. For more, see Jackson School News.
Latest News

Features
Into the Glacial Abyss
December 9, 2024
A Jackson School-led mission took a historic dive to Greenland’s glaciers in search of answers to sea level rise.

Features
New Climate Degree
December 8, 2024
The story of how the school’s newest major came to be — and how it’s preparing undergraduate students for climate careers.

Features
The Science of Birdsong
December 8, 2024
Little is known about the form, function and evolution of the syrinx — the unique vocal organ of birds. New research is changing that.

Features
Energy University
December 3, 2024
What starts here powers the world. The Jackson School is leading the way in energy research at UT.

Media Releases
North America is Dripping from Below, Geoscientists Discover
April 1, 2025
Researchers have discovered that the underside of the North American continent is dripping away in blobs of rock — and that the remnants of a…

Media Releases
Study Shows Groundwater Gains in Arizona Yet Climate Risks Still Threaten Water Supply
March 31, 2025
A combination of water management practices has contributed to notable groundwater gains in Central Arizona despite the region dealing with long-term water stress, according to…

Media Releases
UT Austin Hosting Inaugural Critical Minerals Workshop
March 25, 2025
Registration has opened for the University of Texas at Austin Jackson School of Geosciences’ inaugural North American Workshop on Critical Mineral Research, Development, and Education….