Welcome to Spring 2021
The Earth and Ocean Sciences (EOS) Community COVID-19 Precautions
Fall 2020 will be a new experience for the students, staff, and faculty of the EOS community. This change is not of our choice, but the reality that the COVID 19 pandemic has created means we must adapt and take precautions to provide for the safety and health of each individual and for our EOS community as a whole.
As a result, all members of the EOS community (students, staff, and faculty) are expected to adhere to the following precautions in order to protect our own health and the health of the community at large:
o Complete a daily health assessment and if you feel sick, have a fever, or any other COVID-19 symptoms do not come to class. Contact your instructor about make up work.
o Students who experience COVID-19 symptoms should immediately contact the Abron Student Health Center at 910-962-0587. Students who are outside of our area should contact a local health care provider first and notify the Student Health Center at coronavirus@uncw.edu or 910-962-0587.
o Wear a mask at all time while on campus. Not only does this protect you but also serves as an example for the rest of the EOS community, creating a mask-wearing norm.
o Maintain a social distance of at least 6 feet from all other people on campus. Be a model for behavior by waiting patiently where appropriate and by being politely vocal about how to best maintain an appropriate distance with others in the moment.
o Wash hands with soap frequently for a minimum of 20 seconds each time throughout the day.
o Follow signs in buildings directing pedestrian traffic through entrances and exits, and up and down stairs.
o Do not congregate in the hallways outside of room entrance or exits in between classes. If possible, please wait outside of the building for students to exit their classes before entering.
o If handlings materials during a class, please follow instructor guidelines for sanitation before, during, and after use.
o Obey all signs denoting seats or computers that are not to be used. Many times, other students may be remotely accessing the computer and use of the computer can cause loss of their valuable work.
o Preference is given to virtual meetings unless circumstances warrant a face-to-face meeting.
o If you need to speak to one of the administrative assistants in the EOS front office, please send an email to Sarah Woods (woods@uncw.edu) to set up an appointment. Drop-in appointments will not be permitted this semester.
As you can see, the Fall 2020 semester will be very different from Fall 2019. However, we will still strive to make the student experience in our EOS programs the best that it can be. Your cooperation in this process is crucial and is greatly appreciated as it helps us meet our goal of a significant learning experience that protects the health and safety of our EOS community.
Sincerely,
Doug Gamble
Chair and Professor
Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences
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 and geospatial science
- 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
- EOS Seminar Dr. Erin Leonard, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory: February 26, 2021 4PM EST
- UNCW awarded part of $5 Million Contract with National Geospatial Intelligence Agency. Select UNCW academic departments will provide training courses for current and future government employees as part of the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency's GEOINT Learning through Academic Programs. UNCW article
- Visiting Assistant Professor Faculty Search - 2 positions, Closing Date January 15, 2020.
- Dr. Michael Benedetti publishes research in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America as part of ongoing collaborative research on prehistoric humans and climate change in Portugal. The early Aurignacan dispersal of modern humans into westernmost Eurasia. UNCW Research News
- Welcome to our new faculty: Dr. Philip Bresnahan and Dr. Peng Gao
- Dr. Narcisa Pricope shares in collaborative coastal resilience grant to explore solutions for flood-prone coastal communities SeaGrant article, UNCW article
- Drones for Environmental Research - Dr. Narcisa Pricope and UNCW's SEAL lab featured in a recent senseFly Waypoint blog post
- Are Hurricanes Getting More Intense? Spectrum News interview with Dr. Narcisa Pricope
- 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. Complete applications should be submitted by April 15th. Please email Dr. Lane (lanec@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.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
- MS Geoscience
Fall - April 15
Spring - November 1
*Apply by January 31 for funding priority
- GIS Certificate
Fall - April 15
Spring - November 1
Student adventures in Dr. Leonard's Underwater Technology Course
Geology Field Course 2017 (more
EVENTS
- Seminars
- Faculty & Students in the News
- Alumni News
- Student Organizations
- UNCW GIS - web portal and events
Crustal Dynamics Research Blo