The World is Our Classroom
At Cornell, geology is hands-on and practiced in the field as much as possible. Read more about our activities in our department newsletter, Sparks from the Rockpile, or in our recent Cornell eReport department profile.
Geology of a Region: New Zealand
Coral studies in the Bahamas
Petrology class in Missouri
Geology of the National Parks
Examining gypsum floors in Crete
Honors thesis research in W. Australia
Geology Club visits Death Valley
Examining glacial ice bands in New Zealand
Department of Geology
Geology is best studied out there and our students enjoy many opportunities for field courses, research experiences, and internships. Both our students and faculty are contributing to important scholarship on climate change, the evolution of mountain ranges, and the ecology of ancient coral reefs in locations around the globe.
Our geology department was the first in Iowa, and we are the only liberal arts college in Iowa to offer a four-year degree in geology.