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We are Experts in Sustainable Earth and Environmental Sciences

We are experts in sustainable Earth systems science and clean / net-zero natural resources (energy, water, minerals…), including all aspects of the complex dynamic interactions between the solid-Earth geosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, biosphere, and atmosphere.

Our BS and fast-track MS degrees offer graduates exciting and high-paying jobs in industry, government and academia, and our PhD degrees lead to top research and management jobs.

Contact UT Dallas Sustainable Earth Systems Sciences to get your ‘Sustainable Earth & Environment’ science career supercharged today!

Median Annual Salaries of Geoscience Occupations
Median Annual Salaries of Geoscience Occupations
Projected Geoscience Workforce Changes by Occupation
Projected Geoscience Workforce Changes by Occupation
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Geosciences for the Future (PDF)

Undergraduates

The undergraduate program in sustainable Earth system sciences aims to help students attain greater understanding of past and present Earth processes with an eye toward sustaining natural resources.

Graduates

We offer two tracks for earning your master’s degree – a thesis or coursework option. For doctorates, research in one of the specialties of geosciences will be emphasized.

Faculty & Research

Our award-winning faculty are research-active scholars who care about students and support their research activities of data acquisition and analysis in hydrogeology, remote sensing, geophysics and tectonics.

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Upcoming events

Senior Achievement Awards

  • Henry Dodds, Spring 2022
  • Amy H. Le, Fall 2021
  • Lysandra Real, Spring 2021
  • Alessandra Sealander, Spring 2020
  • Alec B. Veasey, Fall 2019
  • Leah Thomson, Spring 2019
  • Ashley N. Mason, Fall 2018
  • Lochlan Vaughn, Spring 2018
  • Chelsea Sica, Fall 2017
  • Samantha Hartke, Spring 2017
  • Jennifer Humphreys, Fall 2016
  • Arden Wells, Spring 2016
  • Steven Rizo, Fall 2015
  • Amy Webber, Spring 2015
  • Brent Cland, Fall 2014
  • Christina James, Spring 2014

Sustainable Earth Systems Sciences
Appreciates Your Support

For as little as $1, your support for the Department of Sustainable Earth Systems Sciences funds scientific discoveries, student and faculty recruitment, and academic scholarships. *Please select the geosciences fund of your choice from the drop-down option on the Make a Gift button below.