University of Wyoming Department of Geology and Geophysics

10/12/2026

Help us build the Art Snoke Fund during UW Giving Day, October 21–22!

The University of Wyoming Department of Geology and Geophysics recently established the Art Snoke Fund to honor the remarkable legacy of Professor Emeritus Art Snoke and his decades of dedication to geological research, field education, and student mentorship.

This fund will support fieldwork and research opportunities for future generations of UW geology students, continuing Art's legacy of discovery and exploration.

Join us this Giving Day in honoring Art and helping build a lasting resource for our students. Every gift makes a difference!

Give October 21–22, noon to noon:
https://www.givecampus.com/s/n7m7qp

10/09/2026

🤠 We had a wonderful time celebrating the 2026 UW Geology & Geophysics Wild West Homecoming Reception!

Among the many highlights, we welcomed alumnus Josh Sigler, who established an endowment fund in honor of Professor Emeritus Art Snoke. We also received a special donation from Emily Scarff, great-granddaughter of Professor Samuel "Doc" Knight, who generously donated his original field pouch and its contents.

Thank you to all the alumni, faculty, students, staff, and friends who joined us for a memorable evening! 💛🤎

Enjoy a few photos from the celebration! 📸

10/08/2026

Heading to GSA Connects 2026 or already in the Denver area? Join the University of Wyoming Department of Geology & Geophysics for our Alumni Reception!You do not need to be registered for the GSA meeting to attend! The reception is open to all.

Monday, October 12, 2026
7:00–9:30 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Denver
Centennial D, Level 3 (note, this location differs from the printed GSA material)

The first 100 attendees will receive a special commemorative UW Geology & Geophysics GSA 2026 pin!

We hope to see you in Denver. Please help us spread the word and share with other UW G&G alumni and friends!

Go Pokes!

09/16/2026

Please join us for our Distinguished Lecture Series on Monday, September 21st at 3:10 pm for a presentation in Geology room 216: "Why the Central Andes are so much larger than the Himalaya" presented by Dr. Peter DeCelles, University of Arizona.

A reception will follow the talk in the Geology Atrium.

Guests or members of the public attending university sponsored events or programs who would like to request disability accommodations are requested to make the request to the University's Disability Support Services office at (307) 766-3073 or [email protected] as early in advance of the event or program as possible.

09/14/2026

📸 Don’t forget to submit your photos for the 2026 G&G Photography Contest!

The deadline is coming up this Friday, September 18! Share your best shots in one or more of the four categories:

🏔️ Landscape
⛏️ In the Field
🔬 In the Lab
🐾 Pets

Winning photos will be announced at the G&G Homecoming Reception and displayed in the Department Atrium!

📅 Submit by Friday, September 18
📸 Submit here: https://bit.ly/UW-Geo-Photo-2026

We can’t wait to see your photos!

09/08/2026

Please join us for our first Distinguished Lecture Series of the semester on Monday, September 14th at 3:10 pm for a presentation in Geology room 216: "Before the Big Boom: The Pre-eruptive Lives of Supereruptions" presented by Dr. Ayla Pamukcu, Stanford University.

A reception will follow the talk in the Geology Atrium.

Guests or members of the public attending university sponsored events or programs who would like to request disability accommodations are requested to make the request to the University's Disability Support Services office at (307) 766-3073 or [email protected] as early in advance of the event or program as possible.

08/31/2026

A new article by current UW faculty Dario Grana, Andrew Parsekian, and Cliff Riebe, former UW faculty member W. Steven Holbrook, former UW graduate student Brady Flinchum, and coauthor Denys Grombacher explores how rock physics can help scientists “see” into Earth’s Critical Zone, the region extending from vegetation and soils down into weathered bedrock.

Understanding this hidden part of the Earth is important for studying groundwater, weathering, ecosystems, and how landscapes respond to environmental change.

Learn more in Eos:

Rock physics models translate geophysical measurements into volumetric rock and fluid properties to quantify weathering trends, water storage, and architecture within Earth's critical zone.

08/27/2026

Welcome incoming freshman to the Department of Geology & Geophysics! We have over 25 incoming students into our Geology, EGGH, and Geography programs, representing over 17 states.

08/25/2026

📸 Calling all photographers! The 2026 G&G Photography Contest is now open!

Submit your best photos in four categories: 🏔️ Landscape, ⛏️ In the Field, 🔬 In the Lab, and 🐾 Pets!

📅 Submissions are due Friday, September 18. Winners will be announced at the G&G Homecoming Reception and have their photos displayed in the Department Atrium.

Submit here: https://bit.ly/UW-Geo-Photo-2026

08/19/2026

Congratulations to Ph.D. candidate Julian Hernandez Diepenbrock on being awarded the Carlton R. Barkhurst Writing Fellowship!

Made possible through a generous gift from the late Irene Ahlbom Barkhurst, the fellowship supports graduate students as they work toward completing their dissertations and theses.

Julian’s research focuses on the Jurassic sauropod dinosaurs of Wyoming, helping us better understand these iconic dinosaurs, and is advised by Professor Mark Clementz.