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March 20, 2026
One Professor. One Year. One Hundred Hydrogeology Lectures.
As Jackson School of Geosciences Professor Bayani Cardenas began to plan the stops for his year-long world tour, he knew one thing — he was…
Read MoreMarch 19, 2026
Fossil X-ray Reveals New Species of Baby Dino Named for Iconic Korean Cartoon
Cute, green, and sporting two sprigs of hair on his head, a mischievous baby dinosaur named Dooly is one of the most beloved cartoon characters…
Read MoreMarch 4, 2026
Tim Goudge to be Promoted to Associate Professor with Tenure
Tim Goudge, an assistant professor in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at the Jackson School of Geosciences, will be recommended for a promotion…
Read MoreFebruary 18, 2026
UT Alumna Awarded Prestigious Graduate Scholarship To Further Carbon Cycle Research
Maddie Fail, who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin as a government and environmental science double major, is one of 26 U.S….
Read MoreFebruary 11, 2026
Winners of the Jackson School’s 15th Annual Student Research Symposium
The wide breadth of research that takes place at the Jackson School of Geosciences was on display at the school’s 15th annual student research symposium….
Read MoreFebruary 10, 2026
When Blackouts Occur During Heat Waves, Austin Homes Pose Major Risk
If the power goes out during a heat wave, there’s nowhere more dangerous to be than where people spend most of their time — indoors….
Read MoreFebruary 9, 2026
Peter Flemings Named Interim Chair of Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences
Jackson School of Geosciences Professor Peter Flemings, a lauded geologist who led a multi-year mission to collect core samples of methane hydrates in the Gulf…
Read MoreJanuary 29, 2026
Danny Stockli Named Interim Dean of the Jackson School of Geosciences
Dear Jackson School community, I am happy to announce that Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences Chair Danny Stockli will be stepping in as interim…
Read MoreDecember 22, 2025
What a year!
Look back on another great year of discovery and education with 10 highlights from across the Jackson School of Geosciences.
Read MoreDecember 1, 2025
Scientists Map Mars’ Large River Drainage Systems for First Time
Billions of years ago, it rained on Mars. The water collected in valleys and rivers, filled and spilled over the rims of craters, and was…
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