Jackson School of Geosciences
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The Jackson School of Geosciences at The University of Texas at Austin unites one of the largest and most respected academic departments of geological sciences with two world-renowned research units, the Institute for Geophysics and the Bureau of Economic Geology.
Covering the full breadth of geoscience research and practice, the school is one of the few earth science institutions to combine a strong tradition of basic, collaborative research with a robust program of applied research, creating a unique opportunity for students and scientists at all levels.
The Jackson School is both old and new. It traces its origins to a Department of Geology founded in 1888 but became a separate unit at the level of a college only on September 1, 2005. The school’s formation resulted from generous gifts by the late John A. and Katherine G. Jackson valued at over $300 million.
In March, 2006, U.S. News & World Report ranked The Jackson School of Geosciences ninth among U.S. earth science graduate programs. For more see: http://www.jsg.utexas.edu/news/rels/033106b.html
Dr. Eric J. Barron is the Dean of the Jackson School of Geosciences.
