| About the Department of Geology |
Geology, or Earth Science, is the study of the planet on which we live. Geologists use clues from the materials of the solid Earth, as well as from the oceans and atmosphere, and from the remains of living things, to understand how the Earth works. They ask how the Earth has evolved since it formed four and a half billion years ago, and how its resources affect human life and society at the present day.
Earth Scientists have major roles to play in society. Traditionally, many geology graduates have been involved in the search for the natural resources on which we depend. As these resources become scarcer, more sophisticated methods of 'detective work' are needed. With increasing awareness of environmental issues, many geologists are being employed in the organizations that investigate the environmental impact of human activities, and help to correct environmental problems created in the past. Governments, both federal and provincial, also employ geologists in geological surveys to help increase the scientific understanding of the Earth and thereby help plan for the future.
Here at Saint Mary's our goal is to inspire and prepare students to continue their education or assume a successful career in earth science. We are very involved in our student's academic progress and we continue to maintain this link after graduation.
Drop in to the Department to find out more about the Geology Program or explore this site.
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| Department News |
| Congratulations to Dr. Georgia Pe-Piper of the Geology Department at Saint Mary’s for receiving the 2011 Career Achievement Award of the Volcanology and Igneous Petrology (VIP) Division of the Geological Association of Canada (GAC). She was chosen in recognition of her outstanding accomplishments in the field of volcanology and igneous petrology. The award will be presented to Georgia at the Business meeting of the VIP Division during the GAC/MAC Annual Meeting in Ottawa at the end of May. |
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Congratulations to Dr. Howard Donohoe for receiving the Dr. Geraldine Thomas Educational Leadership Award. Dr. Donohoe was presented with the award during the Saint Mary's University graduation ceremony in May.
Fore more information about Dr. Donohoe and the award, please click here:
Dr. Donohoe |
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| Upcoming Events & Seminars |
SMU Department of Geology
Seminar
Dr. Dave Mosher
Geological Survey of Canada (Atlantic)/
Natural Resources Canada
The Geology of Canada Basin, Western Arctic Ocean
Tuesday, February 7
11:30am
Saint Mary's University
Burke Building
Room 218
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Dalhousie Department of Earth Sciences Seminar
Dr. Pierre Jutras
Geology Department
Saint Mary's University
The Middle to Upper Ordovician Intra-Basaltic and
Supra-Rhyolitic Paleosols of Arisaig, Nova Scotia: A Rare Window into Early Paleozoic Surface and Near-Surface Conditions
Friday, February 17th
4:00pm
Milligan Room, 8th Floor, Dalhousie Life Sciences Centre. ----------------------------------------- |
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NSIS 150th Anniversary
Free Public Talks
Dr. Grant Wach
Dept. of Earth Sciences, Dalhousie University
Burning Rocks: The History of the Petroleum Industry in Canada & the Maritimes
Monday, Feb. 6
7:30pm
Museum of Natural History
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Dalhousie Department of Earth Sciences Seminar
Dr. Fraser Keppie
NS Department of Natural Resources
How do Supercontinents Breakup? Evaluating the Type Example of Pangea in Middle America
Friday, Feb 10
4:00pm
Milligan Room, 8th Floor, Dalhousie Life Sciences Centre.
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38th Annual
AGS Colloquium
The 38th annual AGS Colloquium and Annual General Meeting will be held at the Delta
Beauséjour Hotel in Moncton, New Brunswick on February 3-5, 2012.
Theme: “Current Research in the Atlantic Provinces (and Beyond)”
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| Scholarship & Job Opportunities |
NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA)
Applications for NSERC undergraduate student research awards and SMU guidelines are available at www.science.smu.ca
Students are required to see their departmental chairperson for specific research.
Applications must be submitted on-line by Wednesday, February 15, 2012. |
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