Research
Research in the Geosciences includes a wide range of topics and disciplines in Earth Sciences including Biogeosciences, Energy Geosciences, Paleoclimate, Solid Earth and Planetary Sciences, Surface and Hydrological Processes, and Lithospheric Processes.
Undergraduate Programs
The Geosciences has three undergraduate programs: Majors in Geology, Geophysics, and Earth Science, minors in Geology and Earth Science, and a secondary major in Geology.
News
See More NewsThe Baylor School of Earth and Environmental Sciences mourns the passing of Dr. Joe Yelderman, Jr., a beloved professor, mentor, colleague, and friend.
Dr. Yelderman served Baylor University for 43 years as a professor of geology specializing in hydrogeology. His passion for teaching, scientific excellence, and environmental stewardship inspired generations of students and left a lasting impact on our Baylor community.
A Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday, August 19, at 12:00 p.m. at Columbus Avenue Baptist Church. We extend our deepest condolences to his wife, Diane, his family, former students, colleagues, and all who were blessed to know him.
Dr. Yelderman’s legacy of faith, wisdom, service, and kindness will not be forgotten.
The School of Earth and Environmental Sciences in the Baylor University College of Arts & Sciences will make its formal debut on June 1, 2026. The new School involves an historic merger of two current departments within Arts & Sciences –– Geosciences and Environmental Sciences.
All students graduating with a B.S. or M.S. degree from the Baylor Geosciences department this past year (August 2024 to May 2025) who were seeking employment were hired within 3 months after graduation.
New insights published in the journal Science explain how a paper-thin layer of clay powered Japan’s most destructive earthquake