Department of Geosciences
GeoZips in the News
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12/16/2021
Alumnus helps geoscience students
Richard C. Lorson ’75, ’77, provided a gift to support two areas within the Geosciences Department: The Paul C. Franks Scholarship and the purchase of equipment for student use at Field Camp and for research opportunities. -
8/15/2021
Bain memorial award in geosciences
Mrs. Leslie Bain established the Dr. Roger J. Bain Memorial Award in Geosciences to honor her husband’s 30 years as a UA professor and his time as the Geosciences department chair. -
3/15/2021
Stream + Wetlands supports outdoor education program at UA
The Board of Trustees of the Stream + Wetlands Foundation has made a three-year commitment to support the environmental education program at the University of Akron Field Station at Bath Nature Preserve. -
2/18/2021
COVID-19 research: Wastewater samples may help direct University actions
A COVID-19 wastewater monitoring project headed up by Dr. John Senko, associate professor of geosciences and biology at UA. Senko is working with University plumbers to obtain the waste samples he needs from five residence halls on campus. -
7/7/2020
Two UA start-up companies benefit from Ohio Third Frontier grants
Two University of Akron start-up companies are among the latest recipients of grants from the Ohio Third Frontier Commission. -
6/26/2019
UA research team probes solution to control Lake Erie’s algae blooms
Project was part of Erie Hack competition to solve lake’s harmful problems. -
2/13/2019
Geosciences Professor Awarded NSF CAREER Grant for Earthquake-Related Research
Graduate and undergraduate students will work with Dr. Caleb Holyoke on the research project, which has been awarded a grant of more than $512,000. -
9/26/2017
Unique iron ore caves of Brazil to be studied by UA geoscientists
The National Science Foundation has awarded $400,000 for groundbreaking research on cave formation. -
5/19/2015
Commemorative plaque being installed at The Rock May 20
Members of UA's Geosciences Club restored the oft-painted, 7-ton rock south of Crouse Hall to its natural state for the event. -
8/27/2013
One of the 'most awesome' labs in America is right here at UA
Microbiologist and geologist Hazel Barton's lab is featured as one of the top 10 most awesome undergraduate research labs by Popular Science.
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