Research in Earth and Planetary Sciences
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Crustal Structure and Geophysics Atomic to tectonic scale examination of crustal geometry, deformation, and evolution using seismic studies, field mapping, fracture analysis, petrography, and geochemical analysis |
Multidisciplinary investigation of the origin and evolution of life, evolution of the Earth's oceans and atmosphere, and the interactions of physical, chemical, and biological processes in shaping Earth surface evolution |
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Chemical, thermodynamic, and kinetic characterization of geologic materials in high- and low-temperature systems, using radiogenic and stable isotopes, organic geochemistry, and elemental analysis |
Hydrogeology & Environmental Science Investigation of how physical, chemical, and biological processes influence soil development, groundwater flow, and the fate of microbial and chemical contaminants in modern surface and near-surface environments |
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Focus on extraterrestrial materials through laboratory studies of meteorites and lunar samples, spectroscopic observations of asteroids and Mars, participation in spacecraft missions, and field studies of terrestrial analogs |