Geophysical Sciences

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We study the history, interior, and exterior of Earth and other planets.

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We are fascinated with the natural processes that shape our world and cultivate the skills it takes to study them.

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Assistant Professor Clara Blättler holding a vial of seawater dating from the last ice age.

Bowen studies the climate of early Mars and rocky exoplanets.

Edwin Kite is a planetary scientist interested in Mars and rocky exoplanets.

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Prof. Tiffany Shaw’s study on Jet Stream Wind highlighted by AGU

January 20, 2026

A new study done by Tiffany Shaw and Osamu Miyawaki in Geophysical Research Letters explains why this strengthening occurs in the upper-level jet stream.
“The Economist” highlights Prof. Edwin Kite’s research on creating sustainable ecosystems beyond Earth

January 08, 2026

"The Economist" highlighted Prof. Edwin Kite's research on creating sustainable ecosystems beyond Earth, in an article and leader on the new field of applied astrobiology.
AI Tools Continue To Transform Forecasting For Extreme Weather Events

December 16, 2025

"Nature" recently published an article highlighting UChicago's work on AI for extreme weather events, led by Pedram Hassanzadeh, Qiang Sun, and Alexander Wikner in collaboration with Tiffany Shaw and Dorian Abbot.
Memorial Symposium In Honor Of David B. Rowley

October 30, 2025

The University of Chicago will be hosting a Symposium on Friday, October 31st to commemorate the life and legacy of David Rowley.

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