Academics Earth and Environmental Sciences What's Happening What's Happening Get the latest news and updates related to Earth and Environmental Sciences at Denison University. Navigate Earth & Environmental Sciences About Degree Requirements Courses Facilities Outside the Classroom Faculty & Staff - All - Faculty 2025 What's Happening Soil carbon research wins top prizeStudent research project wins first place in the ASA Columbus Scientific Communication Video Contest. Date: November 12, 2025 FacultyProfessor's research points to one-time water on MarsAnalyzing Mars' physical features, Associate Professor Anjali Fernandes speculates that an ocean once covered the northern hemisphere.Date: October 9, 2025 2024 Contests, StudentsMineral Cup II delivers nuggets of knowledge and swaggerThe second annual tournament featured persuasive and sometimes humorous arguments for little-known natural resources. All hail molybdenite. Date: December 20, 2024 2023 Featured News Denison welcomes faculty to tenured positionsTenure has been awarded to five members of the faculty, who will be promoted to associate professor in fall 2023.Date: June 23, 2023 FacultyProf. Dave Goodwin present research on COVID economic modelsEarth sciences professor Dave Goodwin applies his research modeling expertise to the COVID puzzle.Date: March 19, 2023 2022 Awards & HonorsRachel Jankowski '22 awarded Fulbright Research grantAs a Fulbright grantee, Rachel Jankowski '22 will conduct environmental science research in Poland. Date: May 18, 2022 Lectures & DiscussionsTop climate scientist to speak at Anderson Science LectureWhat does climate change mean for people and the places we live?Date: March 3, 2022 2021 Field TripsFall 2021 Field Trip to Ironbound Island on the Coast of MaineEarth and Environmental Sciences Faculty and students charted a boat to take them 3 miles off the shore from Bar Harbor to Ironbound Island.Date: November 23, 2021
The science behind the art of writing The course emphasizes storytelling for scientists looking to publicize their work and teaches storytellers how to write about science with more expertise.
Students search for the source of killer earthquakes A geology field trip to the Andes seeks to better understand the sources of major earthquakes and save lives.
Student research makes a splash in Raccoon Creek For Caroline Lopez ’25, summer means working alongside a favorite professor as part of Denison’s Summer Scholars program.
6 questions with Earth and Environmental Sciences’ David Goodwin The professor discusses his department’s rebrand, the growing interest in environmental issues, and his feelings on cell phones.
Unearthing the mystery of volcanic eruptions Professor Erik Klemetti is winning awards for writing about his favorite research topic: volcanoes.
Exploring the Mississippi Delta An NSF grant gives students a rare opportunity to study the impact of geologic processes in real time.
How We Learn Geoscience Major Elliot Hayne ’20 Conducts Research in the Pacific Elliot Hayne ’20, a geosciences major, sailed with SEA Semester on a scientific research voyage to the remote Phoenix Islands in the Pacific Ocean.
What's Happening Soil carbon research wins top prize Student research project wins first place in the ASA Columbus Scientific Communication Video Contest. Read more
In the News Professor's research points to one-time water on Mars Analyzing Mars' physical features, Associate Professor Anjali Fernandes speculates that an ocean once covered the northern hemisphere. Read more
Contests, Students Mineral Cup II delivers nuggets of knowledge and swagger The second annual tournament featured persuasive and sometimes humorous arguments for little-known natural resources. All hail molybdenite. Read more