Department of Earth Sciences: Putting the "E" in SOEST with Earth and Environmental research and academic programs!NEW DEPARTMENT NAME AND DEGREE PROGRAM NAMES EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 2018 (details in sidebar at right). Please bear with us as we edit the old name from our website and social accounts. | |
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Three minute video about the UHM Department of Earth SciencesClick on the image for the video to appear in a separate window or go to: www.youtube.com/embed/TGzwFmmCeCY |
The DES 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. |
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.
Graduate Student and Post-doc Research Opportunities
We encourage applications from talented, motivated students. Apply to our programs and review the application process.
Browse our Courses in the UH Mānoa catalog.
For more information, please contact us at:
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G&G fund — we need your support! Learn more about all of the various GG funds. Mahalo!
![]() + Department of Earth Sciences. + We offer undergraduate degrees in Earth Sciences and Environmental Earth Science + and graduate degrees in Earth and Planetary Sciences |
DES 2018 Newsletter (PDF).
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TGIF Seminars: Spring 2019
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Fall 2018:
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New Endowment:
Donald A. Swanson Graduate Fellowship just announced. See the UHF press release.
More news and announcements are in the SOEST Bulletin.
Early History of the Department of Geology and Geophysics By Ralph Moberly, Emeritus Faculty