The World Needs Geoscientists
From the energy transition and climate change to natural disasters and drought, geoscientists are at the forefront of solving society's critical issues.
Join a Unique Geosciences Community
The Jackson School of Geosciences combines three world-class integrated units to offer a depth and breadth of educational and research opportunities found at no other institution. All three have a global reputation and some of the world's best experts in their scientific disciplines. The combination makes the Jackson School a truly unique place to pursue an education and conduct research. Click on the links below to explore the amazing research being conducted at each unit.
Making a Global Impact
Research at the Jackson School of Geosciences spans the planet. From mountain tops to ocean trenches, from Texas to Antarctica, Jackson School scientists are looking for answers to some of the most difficult and important questions facing our world. This map contains just a few highlights of that research. For more, see Jackson School News.
Latest News
Features
Is There Life on Europa?
December 12, 2023
Scientists at the University of Texas Institute for Geophysics are working to discover if Jupiter’s icy moon could support life.
Features
The Real Cost of Electricity
December 12, 2023
Unravelling the hidden costs and environmental impacts of producing electricity — option by option.
Features
Deepwater Methane Mystery
December 12, 2023
The story of the Jackson School’s mission to collect cores of mysterious frozen gas from deep beneath the seafloor.
Features
Ancient Cave Cats of Texas
October 25, 2023
What kind of wildcats lived in prehistoric Texas? Rare feline fossils are taking UT scientists deep underground in search of answers.
Media Releases
Public Event: The Impact of Sea Level Rise on the Texas Gulf Coast
April 4, 2024
HOUSTON, TEXAS – Seas are rising, and Houston and other Texas coastal communities are more vulnerable than ever. On April 10 at 7 p.m., The…
Media Releases
Student Outreach on the Rise
April 3, 2024
In 2023, the Jackson School of Geosciences recruited a record number of students to its outreach and support programs geared toward future geoscientists. The award-winning…
Media Releases
Researchers Propose New Step in Tectonic Squeeze that Turns Seafloor into Mountains
April 2, 2024
Scientists use tiny minerals called zircons as geologic timekeepers. Often no bigger than a grain of sand, these crystals record chemical signatures of the geological…