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Our department holds regular colloquia and often participates in seminars held in other departments. Our faculty, students, and staff are also involved in many outreach projects that benefit the campus and community.

Departmental News

Students and faculty gathered around a weather balloon

Drs. Cody Kirkpatrick and Travis O'Brien launched the first weather balloon in IU history on Saturday, February 21, 2026.

Picture of Mary Iverson

Mary Iverson passed away on New Years Eve at the age of 89.  Mary worked at IU for 50 years, 49 of them as our graduate coordinator.  

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