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2020 Newsletter

A tradition since 1950, the Newsletter highlights research, news and achievements by Jackson School faculty, students, scientists and alumni.


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Welcome Back!

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JSG Coronavirus Updates

The latest information and resources pertaining to the JSG community about coronavirus/COVID-19.


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Diversity and Inclusion

Learn more about our programs and efforts for increasing diversity in geosciences.


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2020 Research Highlights

Research accomplishments from across the Jackson School of Geosciences.


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Taking on 21st Century Challenges;
Creating 21st Century Leaders

The Jackson School of Geosciences at The University of Texas at Austin is among the most established and well regarded geoscience programs in the world. The school includes one of the country's oldest geoscience departments and two world-renowned research units:

Department of Geological Sciences Bureau of Economic Geology Institute for Geophysics

Get to Know Us

The Jackson School of Geosciences is one of the largest, and most prestigious geosciences programs in the world. We lead the way in geosciences education and research, and have strong ties to a global research network and industry partners.

What We Offer

We offer undergraduate and graduate degrees that combine rigorous classes, fieldwork experience, and opportunities to conduct research with award-winning faculty and research scientists. Our focus on "real world" experience helps prepare students for successful careers where they can create, innovate and lead.

The Core to the Cosmos

The Jackson School's research spans from the core to the cosmos, with our faculty and research scientists conducting work across Texas, the Earth, and our planetary neighbors to investigate fundamental questions about how planets work, and how to apply knowledge for the benefit of humankind.

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JSG Coronavirus Updates

The latest information and resources pertaining to the JSG community about coronavirus/COVID-19.

Support UT Students in Crisis

Make an immediate difference for the UT students struggling in the face of the coronavirus pandemic

Diversity and Inclusion

Learn more about Jackson School initiatives and programs for improving diversity and equity in the geosciences

Workplace Guidelines and Information

The Jackson School is dedicated to creating a positive, inclusive work environment that embraces diversity in all forms.

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Jackson School News

March 3, 2021

Jackson School Honors Top Talent with Walter Awards

Each year, the Jackson School of Geosciences recognizes the contributions of faculty, research scientists and staff with its Joseph C. Walter Awards. The awards honor…

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March 2, 2021

JSG Students Receive Outstanding Presentation Awards from AGU

Jackson School of Geosciences graduate students were among the top student presenters at the 2020 annual fall meeting of the American Geophysical Union (AGU). The…

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March 1, 2021

Emerging Stronger in Texas: A Message from JSG Dean Mora

Jackson School Community, I hope this finds everyone warmed up after last week’s Big Chill. Disaster has moved now to recovery- and even faster to…

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February 24, 2021

Asteroid Dust Found in Crater Closes Case of Dinosaur Extinction

Researchers believe they have closed the case of what killed the dinosaurs, definitively linking their extinction with an asteroid that slammed into Earth 66 million…

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Everyone has such a different story, and different pathway of getting into geosciences and into their field.- Jasmine Nelson, M.S. student studying the evolution hearing in reptiles

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