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

Media Releases
New Study Shows How ‘Marine Revolution’ Shaped Ocean Life
April 29, 2025
Between 252 and 66 million years ago, the ocean underwent a revolution. That’s when plankton with calcium carbonate skeletons colonized the open ocean. When they…

Media Releases
Winners of Spring 2025 Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences Awards
April 23, 2025
Boyd Auditorium erupted in intermittent cheers on Tuesday afternoon as students, staff members, researchers, and faculty members celebrated the winners of the Department of Earth…

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Doctoral Student Wins AGU Outstanding Presentation Award
April 22, 2025
Doctoral student Neelarun Mukherjee is a recipient of a 2024 Outstanding Student Presentation Award from the American Geophysical Union (AGU). The award honors excellent student…