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Department of Earth & Ocean Sciences

Earth & Ocean Sciences

Interested in acquiring an in-depth understanding of our planet and its many incredible natural systems? You’ve come to the right place. Our faculty research all spheres (atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, biosphere) of the Earth and their interactions using cutting-edge techniques and technologies.

Our Mission

We offer rigorous and comprehensive degree programs in geography and geology that cover fundamental geographic and geologic knowledge as well as the latest innovations within these disciplines. The degree programs will emphasize experiential learning opportunities including:

  • Field studies
  • Laboratory analysis
  • Geospatial and quantitative methods
  • Student research
  • Internships
  • International studies

 

Research & Labs

In 2023–2024, 14 tenure-track faculty in the Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences:

  • Engaged in 35 active grant-funded research projects totaling more than $125 million
  • Published 26 peer-reviewed papers in top-tier scientific journals
  • Gave more than 70 presentations at scientific conferences

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Giving

If you are interesting in contributing to the Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences, please see the following link: EOS Give Campus Fund.

 

Explore Earth & Ocean Sciences

examining fish Undergraduate With your choice of four different bachelor’s degree programs, you’ll find your niche in the Earth and Ocean Sciences Department. You’ll get hands on experience doing cutting edge research with our talented faculty in your area of interest. Jump In
artificial oyster beds Graduate Our program develops professionals capable of conducting research and applied work in the geosciences through the broad study of modern and ancient Earth and ocean processes as well as human-environment interactions. Get Involved
comparing research samples Research & Labs As a highly interdisciplinary department, we encourage interested undergraduate and graduate students to contact faculty members working in their research area of interest. Chances are, you will find your passion with us! Dig Deeper
Our Announcements

Professor Klotsko co-authors paper

Professor Shannon Klotsko is a co-author of a paper in the journal World Archaeology titled “Re-evaluating terminal Pleistocene and Early Holocene settlement patterns with Chirp subbottom data from around California’s Northern Channel Islands”.

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Professor Haproff co-authors paper

Professor Peter Haproff is a co-author of a new paper in the journal Geosphere titled "Paleoproterozoic-Paleozoic tectonic evolution of the Longshou Shan, western North China craton".

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Professor Mead Awarded a UNCW Research Momentum Grant

Professor Ralph Mead and Nursing Professor Jen McCall were awarded a UNCW Research Momentum Grant for a collaborative project entitled "Discovering the Role Replacement Per- and Polyfluoralkyl Substances Play in Chronic and Acute Inflammation".

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Professor Mike Benedetti is a co-author of a new paper

Professor Mike Benedetti is a co-author of a new paper in the prestigious journal Nature Communications entitled "SPIN enables high throughput species identification of archaeological bone by proteomics".

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Professor Ralph Mead Awarded Fellowship

Professor Ralph Mead has been awarded the inaugural North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Applied Research Fellowship to advance the science of PFAS in the state.

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Randall-Zullo Seminar Series

The Randall-Zullo Seminar Series regularly brings guest speakers to campus to lecture and share their expertise with students and faculty. The Friday afternoon lectures are held in DeLoach Hall, Room 114.
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Contact Us

Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences

Phone: (910) 962-3490
Fax: (910) 962-7077

eos@uncw.edu

DeLoach Hall
601 South College Road
Wilmington, NC 28403-5944

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