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.

Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences

Department of Earth
and Planetary Sciences

Bureau of Economic Geology

Bureau of
Economic Geology

Institute for Geophysics

Institute for
Geophysics

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.

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Latest News


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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.

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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.

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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.

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Features

Energy University


December 3, 2024

What starts here powers the world. The Jackson School is leading the way in energy research at UT.

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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…

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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…

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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….

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