Department of Earth Sciences

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A Message from the Chair: Joseph D. Ortiz

Uncovering the Depths of Decapoda: Meet Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State’s Expert in Crustacean Evolution

ESDRI Seed Grants Enable Early-Stage Research on Indigenous Land Conservation, Carbon Stabilization, and Invasive Species

The Secrets That 180,000 Years of Arctic Sediment Can Reveal
The Arctic region is particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, with melting ice sheets having far-reaching consequences. Allyson Tessin, Ph.D., assistant professor in Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University’s Department of Earth Sciences, is conducting a study that seeks to shed light on the complex interactions between ice sheets, oceanic ecosystems and global climate patterns.

IN A FLASH: Leveling Up
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State at Stark offers unique learning experiences for students.

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Experts Weigh in on Aftermath of East Palestine Train Derailment
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University faculty members have been contacted by various media outlets to lend their expert opinions and insight as cleanup work, air monitoring, water testing and more continues following the Feb. 3 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Researcher Reviews East Palestine Cleanup
On Feb. 3 in East Palestine, Ohio, dozens of Norfolk Southern rail cars derailed, 11 of which contained hazardous materials. In an effort to start repairing the situation, Arcadis, an international company hired by the railroad company, has developed a plan to clean the air, ground and water in the village. Kuldeep Singh, Ph.D., assistant professor in Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State’s Department of Earth Sciences, reviews the cleanup plan.