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🔥 Discover the Chemistry Behind Petroleum Systems! 🛢️🌎Join us for a special Department of Earth, Environmental and Resou...
08/26/2026

🔥 Discover the Chemistry Behind Petroleum Systems! 🛢️🌎

Join us for a special Department of Earth, Environmental and Resource Sciences Seminar featuring Dr. Wahid Rahman of Geoscience and Petroleum Research, Inc.

📚 Topic: Petroleum Systems Geochemistry: Hydrocarbon Evolution from Source Rocks to Reservoirs

Learn how hydrocarbons evolve from source rocks to reservoirs, including the processes of generation, expulsion, migration, trapping, and accumulation.

📅 Monday, August 31
⏰ 12–1 PM
📍 GEOL 123 Auditorium

☕ Coffee, tea, and baked goods will be available in the Geology Building lobby starting at 11:30 AM.

Whether you're interested in geology, geochemistry, petroleum systems, or energy resources, come learn from an industry expert!

👉 Mark your calendar and join us!

🎉 DEPARTMENT WELCOME BACK PARTY! 🍕🎊Hello all! You're warmly invited to our Department Welcome Back Party as we kick off ...
08/24/2026

🎉 DEPARTMENT WELCOME BACK PARTY! 🍕🎊

Hello all! You're warmly invited to our Department Welcome Back Party as we kick off the new semester with good food, drinks, and great company!

📅 Monday, August 31st, 2026
⏰ 1:30–3:30 PM
📍 Geology Reading Room (310) and GEOL 308

Feel free to bring a side dish to share: sodas, sweets, cookies, a veggie tray, fruits, etc.! 🍪🥤🍎

👉 Please RSVP by Friday, August 28th at 5:00 PM:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/G2LAwh0fYt

We hope to see you all there! 💙🎉



Headline: Department Welcome Back Party! 🎉🍕

CTA: RSVP by August 28th

🌎 Welcome Back, DEERS Students! 🌎We’re excited to welcome everyone back for the Fall semester! Join us this Monday, Augu...
08/19/2026

🌎 Welcome Back, DEERS Students! 🌎

We’re excited to welcome everyone back for the Fall semester! Join us this Monday, August 24, for our first DEERS Seminar of the semester.

📚 Faculty Introductions & Research Group Updates
🗓️ Monday, August 24
🕛 12:00–1:00 PM
📍 Geology Building, Room 123

Our faculty will introduce themselves and share updates about their research programs and groups. We’ll also have an opportunity to welcome and introduce our new graduate students!

☕ Coffee, tea, and snacks will be available in the Geology Building lobby starting at 11:30 AM. Come early, grab a cup of coffee, and connect with your fellow students and faculty!

🏔️ Special Regional Geology Presentation
Following the DEERS seminar, join us for a special presentation and discussion on the geology of the greater El Paso/Paseo del Norte region featuring Dr. Richard “Rip” Langford.

🗓️ Monday, August 24
🕜 1:30–3:30 PM
📍 Geology Building, Room 404

This is a great opportunity to learn more about the geology of our region and engage in a discussion with Dr. Langford.

We look forward to seeing everyone there! ⛏️🌎

🌎 Celebrate Earth Science Week with UTEP DEERS! 🪨Join us for an exciting Earth Science Week Celebration centered on this...
08/17/2026

🌎 Celebrate Earth Science Week with UTEP DEERS! 🪨

Join us for an exciting Earth Science Week Celebration centered on this year’s theme:

⛏️ “Critical Minerals for a Thriving Society” 🌎

📅 Saturday, October 17th
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Geology Lawn, UTEP

🎉 FREE & OPEN TO THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY!

Bring your family and friends and enjoy a day full of hands-on activities, learning, and fun, including:

🚁 GeoSENSE Drone Demo
🥇 Gold Panning
🎨 Pet Rock Painting
🎪 Physics Circus Demo
🌱 Rock Garden
💧 Stream River Table Demo
🎈 Weather Balloon
🎟️ Raffles
🍔 Free Food
…and many more activities!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for all ages!

Come explore, learn, and discover the amazing world of Earth science with us! We hope to see you there! 💚🧡

🎉 Congratulations to our outstanding undergraduate researcher, Elizabeth Eckles! 🎉The Department of Earth, Environmental...
08/06/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our outstanding undergraduate researcher, Elizabeth Eckles! 🎉

The Department of Earth, Environmental and Resource Sciences is proud to congratulate Elizabeth Eckles on receiving the Best Poster Presentation in Physical Sciences at the Summer 2026 COURI Symposium!

Elizabeth earned this recognition for her research project:

"Evaluating the Effects of Permaculture Practices on Soil Health, Biodiversity, and Natural Pest Management"

As part of the PREEH2O (Preparing Researchers, Extensionists and Educators for Water Sustainability) internship at Blessed to Be a Blessing Farm, Elizabeth explored how regenerative agriculture and permaculture practices can improve soil health, support biodiversity, encourage beneficial pollinators, and promote sustainable farming while reducing reliance on synthetic fertilizers and pesticides.

Her work demonstrates the power of innovative, environmentally responsible approaches to agriculture and highlights the impact undergraduate research can have on addressing real-world challenges.

👏 Congratulations, Elizabeth, on this well-deserved achievement! We are proud of your hard work and wish you continued success in your research journey.

DEERS was well represented at the UTEP COURI Summer Symposium, where our undergraduate researchers presented their summe...
08/03/2026

DEERS was well represented at the UTEP COURI Summer Symposium, where our undergraduate researchers presented their summer projects to the campus community.

Congratulations to all the undergraduates who presented. Presenting original research is a real milestone, and all of you did amazing! Thank you to the faculty and graduate mentors who supported them through the summer. 🔬🤓

🎓 You're Invited to an M.S. Thesis Defense!Please join us in congratulating Alexia Reyes as she presents her M.S. Enviro...
07/18/2026

🎓 You're Invited to an M.S. Thesis Defense!

Please join us in congratulating Alexia Reyes as she presents her M.S. Environmental Science thesis:

Assessing the Health Impacts of PM₂.₅ and Ozone Exposure: A Study of Hospitalizations in El Paso

📅 Date: Monday, July 27, 2026
🕜 Time: 3:00 PM
💻 Location: Zoom

Alexia's research examines the relationship between air pollution—specifically PM₂.₅ and ozone exposure—and hospitalizations in El Paso, contributing to a better understanding of environmental health and its impact on our community.

We invite students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members to attend and support Alexia as she shares the results of her research.

🔗 Join via Zoom: https://utep.zoom.us/j/894674846443?pwd=TG5ldG4DnjR8YBUHVGKa2UaX1p1LFJ1

Congratulations, Alexia! We wish you the very best on your thesis defense! 👏🎉

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🎉 Congratulations to Tomás Lizárraga on the successful defense of his Master of Science in Environmental Science (ESCI) ...
06/24/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Tomás Lizárraga on the successful defense of his Master of Science in Environmental Science (ESCI) thesis on Tuesday, June 23, 2026!

His thesis, "Optimizing Urban Forestry Through Green Infrastructure: Tree Health and Water Retention in Ciudad Juárez Rain Gardens," highlights innovative approaches to sustainable urban environmental management and green infrastructure.

We are incredibly proud of Tomás and this outstanding achievement. His hard work, dedication, and commitment to environmental science have led to this important milestone.

Please join us in congratulating Tomás on earning his M.S. degree! 👏🎓🌿

🎓 Join us in supporting DEERS graduate student Tomás Lizárraga as he defends his Master of Science thesis in Environment...
06/16/2026

🎓 Join us in supporting DEERS graduate student Tomás Lizárraga as he defends his Master of Science thesis in Environmental Science!

📝 Thesis Title:
Optimizing Urban Forestry Through Green Infrastructure: Tree Health and Water Retention in Ciudad Juárez Rain Gardens

📅 Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
🕑 Time: 2:00–4:00 PM
📍 Location: Geological Sciences Building, Room 308
🏫 The University of Texas at El Paso

👥 Committee Members:
• Dr. Deana Pennington, Chair
• Dr. Alex S. Mayer, Member
• Dr. Josiah M. Heyman, Member

💻 Attend via Microsoft Teams:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/25920568169377?p=JshK6gDaQIOAUWhQXn

Please join us in celebrating this important milestone and supporting Tomás as he presents his research on sustainable urban forestry and green infrastructure in Ciudad Juárez.

Good luck, Tomás! 🎉🌳💧

Join us in supporting Ph.D. candidate Marc A. Garcia as he defends his doctoral dissertation!Advancements in Modern Seis...
06/11/2026

Join us in supporting Ph.D. candidate Marc A. Garcia as he defends his doctoral dissertation!

Advancements in Modern Seismic Monitoring: Integrating Novel and Traditional Methods for Earthquake Detection, Characterization, and Structural Imaging

📅 Friday, June 26, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM MDT
📍 GEOL 123, The University of Texas at El Paso
💻 Zoom link available upon request

We invite students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members to attend and support Marc as he reaches this significant milestone in his academic career.

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