College of Science
College of Science
Because of El Paso’s unique geographic setting, geology was Â鶹¹ÙÍø's original department in 1914. With strong traditions, Geological Sciences at Â鶹¹ÙÍø has evolved into a nationally recognized research program with projects funded by the National Science Foundation, the United States Geological Survey, NASA, the Department of Energy, and major oil and gas corporations.
Fast-track option allows students to earn master's degree credit while completing a bachelor's.
Do field research in places such as the greater El Paso area, Canada, Mexico, the Alps, the Himalayas and Africa.
Contribute to solutions for real-world problems through internships.
Alondra Soltero is interested in showcasing the importance of the environments we live in to the community. At Â鶹¹ÙÍø, she participated in studies and research that helped her accomplish that. Soltero conducted research of the Jurassic Morrison Formation in Big Gypsum Valley, Colorado, and presented her findings at research consortiums in Texas. Today, she is a staff geologist at Geosyntec Consultants.
Geological sciences graduates are in demand and highly paid. The oil industry employs them to explore and produce oil and natural gas. Others work in the environmental industry to clean up hazardous chemical spills, protect wetlands and groundwater, and design waste facilities. The U.S. government hires geologists to determine where a landslide might occur or where roads should be built, or to work on Mars exploration through NASA.
