Welcome
Welcome to the Department of Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences at UCLA. Our mission is to understand and protect our home in the universe through discovery, education, and outreach. To further this mission we strive to foster an inclusive culture of respect, collaboration, and openness to new ideas and methodologies.
News and Announcements
Professor Lingsen Meng's Insights on Recent Earthquakes and Seismic Risks
EPSS Professor at the forefront of public outreach in the wake of worldwide seismic events.
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EPSS Professor Hao Cao wins DALI grant from NASA
Professor Cao wins grant to develop new technology for extended use on the lunar surface.
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Denise A. Battles Distinguished Alumni Lecture
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Geophysics and Tectonics Seminar
Thursday Apr 25
3:30p.m. - 4:30p.m.
Presented By:
Austin Chadwick - Columbia University
River systems form the arteries of Earth’s water and rock cycles, and directly sustain more than half the global population with food, water, and energy. As a geophysicist, I tackle fundamental questions about the origins and evolution of river systems on Earth and other planets, as well as practical concerns …