Welcome & Greetings from the Chair
Students in the Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences are involved in research projects across the globe. Whether field mapping Masonboro Island’s shoreline, interpreting the geologic record of New Mexico or investigating submarine volcanoes in the Pacific, students gain hands-on experience in their field. Home to UNCW’s geography, geology and oceanography programs, the department offers a student-centric education that emphasizes applied learning and technology and strives to provide all students with opportunities to participate in research through internships, independent study, honors theses and experiential learning courses. We prepare students for immediate employment upon graduation or advanced studies for teaching, research and technical careers.
If you are interested in our Department or have any other questions, please feel free to contact me gambled@uncw.edu
Doug Gamble
Professor and Chair
We offer the following degrees:
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in geography
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in geology
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in geosciences
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in oceanography
- Master of Science (M.S.) in geoscience
- Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Science
In addition, many faculty participate in either the Master of Arts (M.A.) in liberal studies or the Master of Science (M.S.) in marine science.
Contact Us
Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences
University of North Carolina Wilmington
DeLoach Hall
Department Office - DL 102
601 South College Road
Wilmington, NC 28403-5944
Tel: 910 962-3490
Fax: 910 962-7077
Email: eos@uncw.edu
The Department is located in DeLoach Hall -- find us on this interactive campus map.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Congratulations to Dr. Eman Ghoneim who recently received three awards: The 2018-UNCW Board of Trustees Excellence in Teaching Award, the most prestigious award conferred at UNCW; The 2018-UNCW Distinguished Teaching Professorship Award for a faculty member who has made a profound contribution to higher education through their dedication and service to students, and the UNCW-2018 Research Leadership Award. (more)
- MS Geoscience Prospective Students: Applications are currently being accepted. You are encouraged to apply as soon as you are able to do so. For Teaching Assistantship priority, complete applications should be submitted by January 31st. Please email Dr. Halls (hallsj@uncw.edu) for further information.
- August 2018: UNCW has received a prestigious external accreditation from the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation to offer both an undergraduate and graduate certificate in geospatial intelligence starting this fall. (More Information) EdScoop Feature Story
- July 2018: EOS hosted four international visiting scholars from the Faculty of Geoinformatics, Future University in Sudan. The scholars spent 2 weeks at the Remote Sensing Research Lab to conduct research training on the methods and techinques for groundwater exploration in dry regions.
- May 2018: Dr. Joanne Halls received funding from the NC SeaGrant community collaborations program for the project: Assessment of Flood Risk and Simulations of Wetland Change in Pender County, N.C. More Information Media-Star News
Student adventures in Dr. Leonard's Underwater Technology Course
- Congratulations to graduate students Sarah Chahin and Jessica Magolan as recent recipients of the Master Research Fellows Award presented by the AAG Applied Geography Specialty Group Student Research Fellowship Competition
- Dr. Eman Ghoneim among the women leaders at the International Kuwait women’s empowerment STEM Summit (more)
- Congratulations to Roger Shew on his receipt of the 2017 UNCW Distinguished Scholarly Engagement and Public Service Award
- Fieldwork video from The Socio-Environmental Analysis Lab led by Dr. Narcisa Pricope in Namibia and Botswana, Southern Africa Summer 2017. Video
- Eclipse viewing at DeLoach Hall (more)
- Cape Fear River Q&A with Mr. Roger Shew (Summary pdf)
- Kerry Mapes, MS Geoscience candidate, receives prestigious Ahuja fellowship. (more)
- Dr. Michael Benedetti 's recent NSF proposal was funded for studying Neanderthal extinction and environmental change at Lapa do Picareiro, Portugal. (more)
- Geology Field Course 2017 (more)
- Dr. Eman Ghoneim receives 2017 UNCW Chancellor's Teaching Excellence Award (more)
- Landscapes of Belize 2017 - led by Dr. Andrea Hawkes. (Video) created by Walt Lynch, Oceanography and Film Studies major
- Dr. Scott Nooner receives media attention for his recent research on the Axial Seamount
- Dr. Scott Nooner publishes his recent research on the Axial Seamount in Science Magazine
- Inflation-predictable behavior and co-eruption deformation at Axial Seamount, Science(more)
- Underwater network gives scientists a rare glimpse into deep-sea volcanoes, Science(more)
- American Geophysical Union FM16 Press Conference: First results from Axial Seamount, an active underwater volcano (video)(slides)
- Sensor Deployment (video)
EVENTS
APPLICATION DEADLINES
- MS Geoscience
Fall - April 15
Spring - November 30 - apply by January 31 for funding priority - GIS Certificate
Fall - April 15
Spring - November 30 - UNCW GIS - web portal and events
- Follow the Nooner Lab
Crustal Dynamics Research Blog
- Dr. Kelley takes her GLY132 class on a Field trip to an Ocean Two Million Years Past
- Future job prospects for Geoscientists very bright (pdf)
- Supply shortage in Geoscience workforce (pdf)
