Geology & Geophysics Dept., University of Wyoming

Dario Grana, a SER professor and Wyoming Excellence Chair in the University of Wyoming Department of Geology and Geophysics, has been named the 2025 recipient of the Felix Chayes Prize for Excellence in Research in Mathematical Petrology. uwenergyreview.wordpress.com/2025/04/28/uws…

Una nueva investigación presentada en #AGU24 por @JordanVonEggers de @UWGG, comentarios de Bianca De Sanctis @ucsc. Historia de @jasgal289. eos.org/articles/dna-i…

📢Upcoming GEO3BCN&UB Seminar | Near-Surface Geophysical Insights into Geyser Structure and Dynamics, Yellowstone National Park 💬Dr. Bradley Carr (@UWGG) 🗓️Wednesday, 26 February | 12.00 PM (CET) 📍 in-person at GEO3BCN-CSIC conference room & online 🔗bit.ly/4gKu8Kb

Earthquake detected 2 km NNE of Little America, Wyoming ⭕ Magnitude: 3.12 ⭕ Significance: 150 (up to ~1000) ⚠️ Shaking Intensity Light shaking expected near the epicenter; weak tremors felt in Little America. 💬 Recommendation Residents should remain calm and be aware of potential aftershocks, but no immediate action is required. USGS: earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/ev…

New research presented at #AGU24 from @JordanVonEggers of @UWGG & others uses sedimentary DNA to show that non-native trout had a dramatic impact on zooplankton in high-elevation lakes in Wyoming. eos.org/articles/dna-i…

We are hiring! The Department of Geology & Geophysics at the University of Wyoming welcomes applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Crustal Dynamics. tinyurl.com/56je49ed

Shuman to Give UW Faculty Senate Speaker Series Presentation Dec. 3 tinyurl.com/4dyz58zn

Rocky Mountain Geology, vol. 59, no. 2 published on @GeoScienceWorld. Mega-boulders and ignimbrite remnants on the Late Eocene Erosion Surface, southern Front Range, Colorado: Implications for the emergence of the Puma Hills, pubs.geoscienceworld.org/uwyo/rmg/artic…. #Geology #Colorado

We are proud to announce that Dr. Ellen Currano, a professor in @UWGG and the Dpt. of Botany, was recently named a Fellow by the Paleontological Society. She will be the first Paleontological Society Fellow ever named from the University of Wyoming. Congratulations Dr. Currano!

⏰Time for an update from USGS Volcanoes about the July 23rd, 2024 Biscuit Basin hydrothermal explosion. Fascinating data points and site analysis tells the story of what happened that day. Watch for a forecast at the end that you don't want to miss! #yellowstonenationalpark" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/watch?v=pucqFV…

@UWGG's Dr. Carol Frost Named Principal Editor of Elements Magazine uwyo.edu/news/2024/10/u…

This summer we had a departmental float through the Grand Canyon. We enjoyed discussions covering Ga of Earth history up to the modern & river management. Students earned course credit for this lifetime experience. We hope that you all can join us in future years!

APPLY TODAY // SER is looking for a a research professional to work in CEGR to work on on applied research in geology, geophysics, statistics, engineering, and/or environmental sciences related to critical minerals and economic geology research. eeik.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candidat…

@ReportWatchman This isn't in Yellowstone. It's near Meeteetse, south of Cody. It's a slow-moving landslide that has been active for decades and not related to volcanic or earthquake activity.

You may have heard of radium in connection to French scientists Marie and Pierre Curie. But what is it, and why was an early researcher looking for it in Yellowstone National Park? This week's #Yellowstone #CalderaChronicles is radioactive, man! ow.ly/eNvC50ReH56

UW G&G students take on the world with an impressive week of presentations by 3 graduate and 5 undergrad students at the American Association of Geographers annual meeting. Happy #EarthDay2024!