OUR MISSION

To identify and solve fundamental
and applied problems in the
Geosciences and Environmental
Sciences; to acquire new knowledge
about Hawaiʻi, 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 Earth science expertise
to the state of Hawaiʻi.

News and Announcements

  • Researchers earn NSF fellowships to expand marine, geophysics research

    September 30, 2026

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  • Faculty search in paleoclimatology

    September 3, 2026

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  • Study reveals Hawaiian hotspot is getting hotter

    July 23, 2026

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  • San Andreas fault reaches highest stress level in 1,000 years

    June 25, 2026

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Help empower the next generation.

Your charitable gift to the Department of Earth Sciences will sustain modern teaching infrastructure, support transformative field experiences and student research, fund fellowships, and bring world-class Earth scientists to campus for seminars and collaboration. Together, we can foster the ambition and excellence of our students and faculty.

Please visit our UH Foundation Earth Sciences Enrichment Fund or our Giving Page now. Mahalo!