Researchers report responses to wet and dry climate cycles in eastern Africa in the Pleistocene, in both terrestrial and aquatic environments. Studying this paleoclimate provides insight into the climate, and changes in climate, experienced by early hominins.
Dr. P. David Polly is a 2025 recipient of the Rohlf Medal for Excellence in Morphometric Methods and Applications
Assistant Professor Julia Kelson is the recipient of the Geological Society of America Young Scientist Award, known as the Donath Medal.
As extreme weather increases in frequency and damages done, so does a phenomenon known as “cascading hazards.
Indiana University Bloomington professor Brian Yanites studies cascading hazards and advocates for improved models so communities can prepare for future weather threats.
Congratulations to Julia Kelson for being awarded this year's Young Scientist Award (Donath Medal) from the Geological Society of America (GSA).
The Indiana Daily Student published an article on climate change and tornadoes featuring Dr. Cody Kirkpatrick and Undergraduate Ethan Choo.
EAS Professor Chen Zhu was honored by the International Association of Geochemistry Fellows
EAS Professor Doug Edmonds received a prestigeous Guggenheim Fellowship
The 1st Annual K12 Student Geoengineering Summit and demonstration of learning was held on Friday April 25, 2025 at Indiana University’s School of Education in Bloomington Indiana.
Dr. Doug Edmonds and students were interviewed by Rich Nye of TV station WTHR in Indianapolis on the impacts of flooding in Jonesville, IN.
During the April 3rd rain event, the Indianapolis Star interviewed Dr. Travis O'Brien about the atmospheric river conditions and flooding.
Paul Staten has been awarded a 2025 Trustees Teaching Award.
IU geoscientists co-author study that finds mountain formation drives biodiversity growth
Just in time for spring break, Dr. Shelby Rader brings us a new Earth on the Rocks podcast.
As a professor in the Department Earth and Atmospheric Sciences(EAS) within the College of Arts and Sciences at Indiana University Bloomington, Claudia Johnson’s fieldwork in the Dominican Republic and Tanzania gives students hands-on learning opportunities.
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