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Get the latest news and updates related to Earth and Environmental Sciences at Denison University.

2025

Faculty

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.

Date: October 9, 2025

2023

Faculty

Prof. Dave Goodwin present research on COVID economic models

Earth sciences professor Dave Goodwin applies his research modeling expertise to the COVID puzzle.

Date: March 19, 2023

Spotlights

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.

Caroline Lopez and professor Dave Goodwin

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.

Elliot Hayne aboard the SSV Robert C. Seamans

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.

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In the News

Denison launches the most ambitious campaign in its history

Announcing Knobel Hall and the King Center for Data and Innovation

AI in academia: Denison’s AI progress attracts higher education peers

What's Happening

2025

2023

Spotlights

The science behind the art of writing

Students search for the source of killer earthquakes

Student research makes a splash in Raccoon Creek

6 questions with Earth and Environmental Sciences’ David Goodwin

Unearthing the mystery of volcanic eruptions

Exploring the Mississippi Delta

Geoscience Major Elliot Hayne ’20 Conducts Research in the Pacific

What's Happening

Professor's research points to one-time water on Mars

Mineral Cup II delivers nuggets of knowledge and swagger

Denison welcomes faculty to tenured positions