Excellence in Earth Science
EOS brings together a dynamic, diverse group of scientists and engineers dedicated to understanding how the earth works.
Welcome Prospective Students
The Department administers majors, honours and applied science programs that attract over 300 undergraduate and 160 graduate students. Our programs offer challenges to students at all levels. To learn more see prospective students and the department undergraduate brochure.
Community Outreach
Pacific Museum of the Earth, located in the EOS main lobby, features a wide array of displays including exhibits on fossils, earthquakes, climate and a special Vault exhibit where you can gaze upon rare and precious minerals. See more.
Coming Events
The future Earth Systems Science Building will provide an exceptional education and research facility. Over $32.5 million in private sector donations have been raised including recent contributions of $20 million from the mining industry. See recent media announcements and for more on the building see this (pdf).
Goldschmidt Conference 2008
July 13 - 18, 2008
Post-Conference Field Trip: Video report (20MB file!) about the tour of the Wrangellia province on Vancouver Island led by Prof. J. Scoates and Andrew Greene (PhD student).
The Goldschmidt Conference is the world's largest and most prestigious Geochemistry Conference. For the first time in Canada, the 18th Annual Conference will be held at the University of British Columbia. For more information please click on: http://www.goldschmidt2008.org
