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Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, University of Alberta
- Oxygen finding lands researchers in Discover's top 100
A second University of Alberta researcher to make Discover magazine's top 100 science
stories of 2009 has stepped forward. Kurt Konhauser was recognized by Discover for his research into the origins of oxygen on this planet 2.7 billion years ago. » read more
- U of A loans out rough diamond collection to Royal Alberta
A new exhibit at the Royal Alberta Museum has a unique connection
to Edmonton, as the University of Alberta has contributed diamonds
from its own Mineralogy and Petrology Museum to enhance the
show while on display in the city. » read more
- U of A researcher makes mammoth discovery
 Woolly mammoths and ancient horses disappeared from North America thousands of years later than originally thought, adding doubt to arguments blaming the mass extinction on human newcomers, says a researcher from the University of Alberta. » read more
- New Facility: Micropaleontology Laboratory
 The Micropaleontology Laboratory in ESB 1-11A houses state of the art petrographic and stereo- microscopic equipment. The digital cameras and software associated with the new Zeiss microscopes facilitates high resolution imaging of specimens at low and high magnifications. A Mettler Toledo MX5 analytical balance is also housed in the lab. » read more
Welcome to the web pages for the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Alberta.
The Department is unique on the Canadian scene in that it offers an interdisciplinary approach to atmospheric science, geography, and geology. The Department is internationally recognized for its excellence in research in geology, geomorphology, and various aspects of atmospheric science. Emerging areas of excellence include Geographic Information Systems, computer applications in the Earth sciences, and environmental studies. Many of our faculty are internationally recognized scholars who are at the forefront of their science.
We hope you will find the information contained in these web pages useful if you are planning undergraduate or graduate studies in the Earth sciences, or if you just want to know more about us.
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Department of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, 1-26 Earth Sciences Building, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2E3
Office: (780) 492-3265, Fax: (780) 492-2030
