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Department of Geological Sciences News
November 17, 2023
Dr. Elena Miranda and Dr. Joshua Schwartz, professors in the Department of Geological Sciences, were interviewed by the San Fernando Sun about their research into the Laramide orogeny and the formation of the Rocky Mountains.
October 24, 2023
Congratulations to the Geological Sciences Department Technician, Adam Brackman (MS 2022), for being awarded the 2023 Department Safety Coordinator Excellence Award from Environmental Health & Safety!
October 24, 2023
Congratulations to Elena Miranda for being selected the聽2023 Outstanding Publication Award聽from the Structural Geology and Tectonics Division of GSA for her 2016 JSG paper: Miranda, E.A., Hirth, G., John, B.E., 2016, Microstructural evidence for the transition from dislocation creep to dislocation-accommodated grain boundary sliding in naturally deformed plagioclase, Journal of Structural Geology, 92, p. 30-45, doi: 10.1016/j.jsg.2016.09.002
June 22, 2023
As news about the Earth鈥檚 core changing its course continues to raise questions, California State University, Northridge聽聽professor Dayanthie Weeraratne offered some insight into what is currently known about the planet鈥檚 rotation.
May 23, 2023
The event served as a well-deserved recognition and celebration of the hard work and dedication displayed by this year鈥檚 graduating class of undergraduate and graduate students. Amidst an air of excitement and anticipation, the convocation brought together faculty, families, and friends to honor the achievements of these scholars.
April 19, 2023
Congratulations to two 快活林性息 Geology students who were given awards at the third annual Coast Geological Society Student Symposium on April 18, 2023! The Coast Geological Society鈥檚 mission is to聽advance the science of geology, foster the spirit of scientific research, disseminate information relating to geology, inspire and maintain a high standard of professional conduct, and to advance the professional well being of their members.
April 3, 2023
Dr. Dayanthie Weeraratne, 快活林性息 Professor of seismology and geodynamics, discusses plate tectonics, earthquakes, and the realities of living near faults in California with 快活林性息鈥檚 On Point, a news program produced and run by 快活林性息 students.
April 1, 2023
From March 23-26, Dr. Elena Miranda hosted a highly anticipated four-day workshop centered around the application of electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) in the exploration of tectonic processes as part of a NSF-funded research project focused on intra-arc shear zones in Fiordland, New Zealand