Are you intrigued by the natural world?
Do you enjoy solving mysteries?
Are you interested in the environment and climate change?
The geology program at Macalester focuses on all aspects of the Earth.
Students who take our courses explore the origin of the Earth and solar system, the
formation of continents and oceans, the evolution and extinction of life, the distribution
and availability of natural resources, and the impact of humans on the environment.
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News and Events
!!BREAKING NEWS!!
Kelly MacGregor has tenure!
The Provost and her piper arrived bright and early Monday a.m. to share the news and end the anxiety. Please join the Geology Department in congratulating Kelly on this momentous occasion.
Here's to you Kelly!
Macalester Geology Summer Research
A number of our seniors were involved with a variety of research projects over this past summer.
Read their stories here.
