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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

January 15, 2021

Texas Fossil Helps Clarify Alligator Family Tree

Families are complicated. For members of the Alligatoridae family, which includes living caimans and alligators – this is especially true. They are closely related, but…

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January 15, 2021

Researchers Trace Geologic Origins of Gulf of Mexico ‘Super Basin’ Success

The Gulf of Mexico holds huge untapped offshore oil deposits that could help power the U.S. for decades. The energy super basin’s longevity, whose giant…

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December 22, 2020

2020 Research Highlights

Despite the pandemic, 2020 was another great year for research at The University of Texas at Austin Jackson School of Geosciences. Check out some of…

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December 17, 2020

Greenland ‘Knickpoints’ Could Stall Spread of Glacial Thinning

The jagged terrain of Greenland’s mountains is protecting some of the island’s outlet glaciers from warm coastal waters, according to a team of researchers that…

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Upcoming Events

JAN
22

UTIG Seminar Series: William Frank, MIT

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

JAN
28

DeFord Lecture: Jennifer McIntosh

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

JAN
29

UTIG Seminar Series: Emily Eidam, UNC at Chapel Hill

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

FEB
03

LEO Seminar Series: Liz Catlos and Ginny Catania

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

FEB
04

DeFord Lecture: Kathleen Johnson

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

FEB
05

UTIG Seminar Series: Tapio Schneider, Caltech

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

FEB
11

UT Paleontology Seminar: Dr. Angelina Perrotti

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Contact jamoretti@utexas.edu for Zoom link

FEB
11

DeFord Lecture: Christopher Griffin

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM


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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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