Department of Geology and Geophysics at UH Manoa

The Department of Geology and Geophysics at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology; photo by Joe Kennedy

IN THE SCHOOL OF OCEAN AND EARTH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY • UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I AT MANOA

Where Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences come alive!!

Three minute video about the UHM Department of Geology and Geophysics

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Department of Geology and Geophysics research image

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The GG Mission: To identify and solve fundamental and applied problems in the Geosciences; to acquire new knowledge about Hawai'i, the Pacific Basin, and Earth; to serve society by teaching and training future geoscientists, teachers, and citizens; and to be a principal resource for objective geologic expertise to the state of Hawaii.

rotating photos More than 60 Faculty, Graduate, Cooperating and Affiliate Faculty, teach and advise students in Geosciences, Environmental and Planetary Sciences. We work on a broad diversity of topics with opportunities for student employment and research. The department is loosely organized into three Research Divisions: Geophysics and Tectonics, Marine and Environmental Geology, and Volcanology, Geochemistry and Petrology. The department is located on the University of Hawai‘i’s largest campus (about 20,000 students), overlooking Waikiki and downtown Honolulu.

Prospective Students

A career in the geosciences is a great way to work on interesting and socially relevant issues while interacting with the environment. Jobs are waiting for our graduates! See the AGI website for more information about geoscience careers.

We encourage applications from talented, motivated students to join our international department. Learn more about our programs and the application process.