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2025 Franklin College of Arts & Sciences - Alumni Awards   Congratulations to Jeff Shellebarger (Geology class of ’78) for receiving the “Lifetime Award” as part of the 2025 Franklin College Alumni Awards! The Lifetime Award celebrates Franklin College of Arts and Sciences alumni who have demonstrated exceptional accomplishments and sustained impact over their lifetime.   Lifetime Award  Jeff Shellebarger (BS ’78 Geology) Jeff…

  "A Reinterpretation of the Jelm and Popo Agie Formations (Triassic, Wyoming) as a Distributive Fluvial System (DFS) and the Role of the Accommodation/Sedimentation Ratio in DFS Deposition"   Authors: Max E. Deckman1 David M. Lovelace2 Steven M. Holland3   1 - Geologist at Ethos Geological / Department of Geology, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, USA 2 - University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Geoscience, Madison…

  Annual Department of Geology Awards and Alumni Event    

On January 26th, we said goodbye to a legend. A dedicated educator and mentor to thousands, Dr. Gilles Allard will be remembered for his expertise, wisdom, generosity, and, undeniably, his humor. He was, and will always be, a most beloved professor of the UGA Department of Geology.  It’s been an honor, Gilles. Thank you. Dr. Gilles Allard  December 12, 1927- January 26, 2025   During a 50+ year career as a Professor and…

Congratulations to Dr. Schroeder, elected Fellow to the Mineralogical Society of America! The Mineralogical Society of America (MSA) Fellows are members who have contributed significantly to the advancement of mineralogy, crystallography, geochemistry, petrology, or allied sciences and whose scientific contribution utilized mineralogical studies or data. Dr. Paul A. Schroeder has been designated as a Fellow upon proper accreditation by the MSA…

Congratulations to Dr. Sue and the 2024 Paleontological Society Fellows! Dr. Susan Goldstein, Professor Emerita of Geology, was recently named a Fellow of the Paleontological Society at the Geological Society of America annual meeting in Anaheim, California. Fellows are members of the Paleontological Society who have made far-reaching contributions to paleontology through research, teaching, or service to the profession. For Dr. Goldstein,…

The Interdisciplinary Field Program (IFP)  UGA’s Interdisciplinary Field Program mixes geology, ecology, and anthropology into an epic road trip across America.   UGA BEYOND THE ARCH highlights the long running program and staple of the Department of Geology.    35 YEARS AND COUNTING  The Interdisciplinary Field Program started in 1988 as an Honors geology field course. At the time, UGA didn’t offer many off-campus…

  Tectonophysics: "Using contrasts in horizontal P-wave reflectivity to map the base of the continental lithosphere: Results for the central and eastern U.S."   Authors:  Laura E. Hanawalt1, Michael P. Cuilik1, Robert B. Hawman1* 1 Department of Geology, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, USA Correspondence: Robert B. Hawman (hawman@uga.edu)   Highlights We investigate structure of the lithosphere beneath the central…

Hello Everyone,  Thank you all for attending, participating, and sharing your time celebrating the accomplishments of our students, faculty, and alumni.  I am humbled to be a part of this department and I mean it when I say I am excited about the road ahead.  We are already planning for next year, and do not forget what I said, we will be looking to add another entertainment component to the awards ceremony so start thinking and…

  Mark your Calendar The Geology Alumni & Awards Ceremony is Friday April 26th!  See the Department Events Calendar for schedule and updates: Alumni Event & Awards Ceremony