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Department of Earth Sciences
56 College Road
214 James Hall
Durham, NH 03824

P: (603) 862-1718
E: earth.sciences@unh.edu

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The Department of Earth Sciences at UNH aims to improve our understanding of the Earth, and the processes that affect it, through excellence in teaching, research, and service. We offer undergraduate and graduate degrees encompassing a broad spectrum of disciplines including geology, hydrology, oceanography, ocean mapping, geochemistry, climate science, and geophysics. Our location on the Great Bay Estuary near the White Mountains provides an ideal backdrop for hands-on learning opportunities. Join us in our journey of discovery!

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Wildcat Spotlight

Exploring Sea Surface Temperature’s Effect on Global Ocean Productivity

Jessica Gray featured in Research Journal

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Wildcat Spotlight

Exploring Sea Surface Temperature’s Effect on Global Ocean Productivity

Jessica Gray featured in Research Journal

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Katherine Weick '23

Meet a Wildcat in Earth Sciences (Geology)

Watch Katherine Weick discuss her favorite things about attending the University of New Hampshire and advice for those who are considering UNH.

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Katherine Weick '23

Meet a Wildcat in Earth Sciences (Geology)

Watch Katherine Weick discuss her favorite things about attending the University of New Hampshire and advice for those who are considering UNH.

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Sierra Kehoe '22

Meet a Wildcat in Earth Sciences (Oceanography)

Watch Sierra Kehoe discuss her favorite things about attending the University of New Hampshire and advice for those who are considering UNH.

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Sierra Kehoe '22

Meet a Wildcat in Earth Sciences (Oceanography)

Watch Sierra Kehoe discuss her favorite things about attending the University of New Hampshire and advice for those who are considering UNH.

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Undergraduate Research: Daniel Okuniewicz Jr., Environmental Sciences Hydrology major, contributed an article to UNH's Inquiry about his research under the mentorship of Anne Lightbody

Research Articles Extracting Bankfull Widths and Stream Slopes from New England Rivers

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Undergraduate Research: Daniel Okuniewicz Jr., Environmental Sciences Hydrology major, contributed an article to UNH's Inquiry about his research under the mentorship of Anne Lightbody

Research Articles Extracting Bankfull Widths and Stream Slopes from New England Rivers

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Ruth Varner: How microbes in permafrost could trigger a massive carbon bomb

Genomics studies are helping to reveal how bacteria and archaea influence one of Earth’s largest carbon stores as it begins to thaw.

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Ruth Varner: How microbes in permafrost could trigger a massive carbon bomb

Genomics studies are helping to reveal how bacteria and archaea influence one of Earth’s largest carbon stores as it begins to thaw.

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Recent Stories

Left photo shows Dr. Ruth Varner working with a group of students; right photo shows Clarice Perryman standing in a bog while a student retrieves her backpack.

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The Language of STEM

The Language of STEM

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Transforming Students Into Climate Leaders

Transforming Students Into Climate Leaders

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