Welcome to the Department of Geoscience. Our mission is to serve the needs of the State of Nevada by being an active participant in the national and international geoscience community and by training professional geoscientists for private and governmental employment in the region.

We are an active and growing department conducting exciting research and providing our students with outstanding opportunities to broaden their minds and careers. On these pages you will find information regarding our teaching, research and community service. If you have more questions, please contact the department today.