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Memorial University’s Department of Earth Sciences is one of Canada’s largest and most diverse, offering a vibrant community for students passionate about understanding our planet. We combine outstanding teaching and research to empower students with the knowledge and skills needed for impactful careers in geology, environmental science, and related fields. Our department provides a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs, covering areas such as geology, geophysics, environmental geoscience, and oceanography.

With a strong emphasis on hands-on experience, students engage in dynamic, real-world research projects that span classroom theory, advanced laboratory techniques, and fieldwork in Newfoundland’s unique geological landscape. Our students have access to cutting-edge resources, including specialized labs, industry-standard technology, and collaboration opportunities through the CREAIT Network. Memorial Earth Sciences graduates are highly sought after, equipped to excel in diverse careers within academia, industry, government, and beyond. Join us to be part of a department that’s shaping the future of Earth sciences.

Ready to make your mark in Earth Sciences? Apply Now or Contact Us to learn more about joining our thriving community of scholars and explorers. Dive into a field where your studies can help address some of the planet’s most pressing challenges!

News

Our Ph.D. candidate Caroline Gini is currently at sea aboard a research vessel, leading the mapping effort on a mission to locate and study barrels of radioactive waste dumped off the coast of France at depths exceeding 4,000 meters. These barrels were deposited between the 1960s and 1980s, and this expedition aims to better understand their distribution and condition on the seafloor.

Caroline was invited to take on a leadership role in this important international project and is supported by her supervisor, Dr. John Jamieson, and the Jamieson Marine Geology Laboratory.

We’re incredibly proud of Caroline and excite

We are proud to announce that Dr. John Jamieson, Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair (Tier II) in Marine Geology at Memorial University, has been awarded the 2025 W.W. Hutchison Medal by the Geological Association of Canada.

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