Companies are drilling exploratory wells to look for geologic hydrogen thousands of feet below Iowa's surface. This photo shows a well near Vincent, just northeast of Fort Dodge, in September 2024. Photo provided by Ryan Clark, Iowa Geological Survey.
AMES, Iowa – The geologists spoke in apocalyptic terms about Iowa’s distant past:
“A rift developed deep in the Earth, magma came up and tried to s…
The Department of the Earth, Atmosphere, and Climate in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant professor in the area of Atmospheric Science with expertise in using innovative data-driven approaches, with preference for expertise in AI/ML applications, […]
The Geology Alumni Reunion is a great opportunity to reconnect with old friends and meet current students and faculty. We hope you and your family will join us in celebrating the legacy and future of the department.
When: July 3-5, 2026
Where: Carl F. Vondra Geology Field Station (Shell, Wyoming)
Activities: field trips, rafting, and kid-friendly events at the field station
Meals: At least one gr…
Cinzia Cervato was interviewed by Katie Langin for the journal Science about recent studies exploring bias in the tenure process. Read the full article at the Science website.
Recently, fourteen faculty members in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences received funded awards for dedication to undergraduate teaching and pursing innovative research in their respective academic areas. Here’s a brief look at their research and the awards they received.
Domenico D’Alessandro
Professor in the Department of Mathematics
Scott Hanna Faculty Professorship
Domenico D’Alessandro…
The Geology Graduate Student Organization (GGSO) invites you their rock and mineral sale fundraiser on Thursday (9/12) from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm in the Free Speech Area outside of Parks Library. The event will be cash only and all proceeds will help fund club activities for the year.
