There is perhaps no more dramatic example of the remarkable evolution of the geosciences than a recent Antarctic expedition involving a Hamilton professor and his students. While studying the collapse of a major ice shelf near the bottom of the world, they discovered a vast underwater ecosystem — the first of its kind found in the Antarctic — that itself may yield previously unknown species of marine life. Working at the intersection of geology, marine biology and environmental studies, the Hamilton team exemplifies the College's geosciences program and approach to the liberal arts: interdisciplinary, innovative and driven by student research.
The quaint stereotype of the "rock scientist" is ancient history; the geosciences have grown deeply interdisciplinary as scientists focus on distant planets, climate change and the environment. And the field has become a crucial part of the scientific effort to preserve the Earth for future generations.
Geosciences courses are taught in small classes where the emphasis is on intensive student-teacher interaction and hands-on research training. Students learn proper techniques and problem-solving skills in even introductory courses.
Geosciences faculty members are published scholars and distinguished teachers with research interests that span the entire discipline. They include a New York State teacher of the year, a campus Excellence in Teaching award winner, and the recipients of many prestigious research grants.
The geosciences department makes its home in Hamilton’s new $56 million Science Center. Undergraduates have ready access to state-of-the-art equipment and facilities available only to graduate students at many schools.
While the geosciences program offers specialized training, its interdisciplinary nature also means that majors learn writing, research and critical-thinking skills that can be adapted to many fields and professions.
Geosciences courses are taught in small classes where the emphasis is on intensive student-teacher interaction and hands-on research training. Students learn proper techniques and problem-solving skills in even introductory courses.
Geosciences faculty members are published scholars and distinguished teachers with research interests that span the entire discipline. They include a New York State teacher of the year, a campus Excellence in Teaching award winner, and the recipients of many prestigious research grants.
The geosciences department makes its home in Hamilton’s new $56 million Science Center. Undergraduates have ready access to state-of-the-art equipment and facilities available only to graduate students at many schools.
While the geosciences program offers specialized training, its interdisciplinary nature also means that majors learn writing, research and critical-thinking skills that can be adapted to many fields and professions.
Geosciences courses are taught in small classes where the emphasis is on intensive student-teacher interaction and hands-on research training. Students learn proper techniques and problem-solving skills in even introductory courses.
Geosciences faculty members are published scholars and distinguished teachers with research interests that span the entire discipline. They include a New York State teacher of the year, a campus Excellence in Teaching award winner, and the recipients of many prestigious research grants.
The geosciences department makes its home in Hamilton’s new $56 million Science Center. Undergraduates have ready access to state-of-the-art equipment and facilities available only to graduate students at many schools.
While the geosciences program offers specialized training, its interdisciplinary nature also means that majors learn writing, research and critical-thinking skills that can be adapted to many fields and professions.
Geosciences courses are taught in small classes where the emphasis is on intensive student-teacher interaction and hands-on research training. Students learn proper techniques and problem-solving skills in even introductory courses.
Geosciences faculty members are published scholars and distinguished teachers with research interests that span the entire discipline. They include a New York State teacher of the year, a campus Excellence in Teaching award winner, and the recipients of many prestigious research grants.
The geosciences department makes its home in Hamilton’s new $56 million Science Center. Undergraduates have ready access to state-of-the-art equipment and facilities available only to graduate students at many schools.
While the geosciences program offers specialized training, its interdisciplinary nature also means that majors learn writing, research and critical-thinking skills that can be adapted to many fields and professions.
