#5 in Geophysics & Seismology, Graduate School
Source: US News & World Report, 2023
Welcome to Geophysics
Proudly celebrating 100 years!
The Department of Geophysics has an international reputation for excellence in applied geophysics. It is the oldest and broadest program of applied geophysics in North America, was the first U.S. university to offer a bachelor’s degree in geophysical engineering and is evenly balanced between undergraduate and graduate students and between research and teaching. In 2026, we will be 100 years old, and we are already celebrating.
News
Senior Design Project Featured by Paleontological Society
The Western Interior Paleontological Society Magazine recently featured the senior design project of four GP students. The students - Chloe Locke, Aaron Jimenez, Jalen Perkins, and Luke Mazza - mapped the Ordovician trace fossil site in Indian Springs using...
What is Geophysics?
Geophysics is a multidisciplinary science, integrating physics, geology, mathematics, computing and instrumentation. Its mission is to advance science and technology for characterizing structures and physical processes on Earth and other Solar System bodies.
A Look Below the Surface
Article courtesy of Mines Magazine
Undergraduate Program
Our BS degree in Geophysical Engineering allows you to specialize in one of six areas by choosing a track of courses in the following undergraduate tracks.
Graduate Programs and Research
Prepare for advanced work in applied geophysics with a master’s or PhD in Geophysics or Geophysical Engineering. Build technical skills with a graduate certificate in Petroleum Engineering.
Graduate Program
Department Research
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- Eileen Martin honored with Presidential Early Career Award
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Award advances the development of CTV III Carbon Storage Project in California - Kamini Singha selected to 2024 class of AGU Fellows
Singha, professor of geology and geological engineering, is associate dean of Earth and Society programs - Mines researcher flying into eye of storm to learn more about air-sea interactions
Geophysics' Bia Villas Bôas is part of a $9 million Office of Naval Research project to enhance our predictive capabilities of extreme weather events.