Geology at Millsaps

The mission of Millsaps Geology Department is the creation and development of a community of productive and involved world citizens equipped with a broad and thorough knowledge of the process and specifics of the Earth Sciences. The Department focuses on educating and encouraging students to develop an on-going curiosity and involvement with all elements of their environments so that these future leaders of society incorporate logical, critical assessment of the natural world into the fabric of their individual philosophies.

The opportunity to obtain in-depth, personal experience with acknowledge expert scientist, produces useful and practical skills. the guided application of these acquired skills in field studies, produces well-equipped and continually learning geo-scientists. Various sponsored projects in basic geology and environmental studies have given students the unique experience of hands-on contribution to real, often publishable, scientific research during the undergraduate years. Often environmental companies or government agencies with specific world needs commission our students to solve real environmental problems. Also, field trips to diverse geological terrain help emphasize the hands-on approach.


Research Areas
Student Amy Osborn - Multicomponent Seismic Tests in Yellowstone National Park
Student Seth Berman - Shallow Seismic Studies of the Big Creek Fault Zone, Arkansas and Mississippi
Student William Beard - Shallow Seismic Reflection Profiling of Holocene Faults Near Monticello, Arkansas

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