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Department of Geosciences

We take advantage of our location in the Northern Rockies and offer students affordable tuition and cost of living.  Our courses include hands-on learning, field exercises, laboratory experience, and the latest geotechnologies. It is our mission to train students for professional positions or further study. Our programs have a strong record of student career placement in government, industry, and education. Our professors have helped write the book and map for Idaho Geology.  We are proud to host a nationally recognized summer field camp at Lost River Field Station, north of Mackay, Idaho. Discover what ISU Geosciences has to offer.

Read this article about the value of a Geosciences degree: Geology and civilization

Idaho LAUNCH

Idaho LAUNCH grants provide graduating high school seniors with an opportunity to have up to 80% of their tuition and fees covered, up to $8,000, for programs leading to in-demand careers, including Geology and Earth and Environmental Systems. Additionally, students who receive Idaho LAUNCH grants have the option to combine them with other scholarships offered by Idaho State University.

Learn more about Idaho LAUNCH

ISU Geosciences Newsletter 2024

Read our 2024 Newsletter to catch up on all things ISU Geosciences.

Fall 2024 Pacific Northwest Seminar Trip

Learn more about our Seminar class trip taken in September of 2024.

Additional Support for Geology Students

 

Tutoring Services:

Advising:

  • Undergraduate - EES: Sarah Godsey (godsey@isu.edu), Geology: Kendra Murray (kendramurray@isu.edu);
  • Graduate - Geology/PhD: Glenn Thackray (glennthackray@isu.edu), Geotechnologies/GIS: Carrie Bottenberg (bottcarr@isu.edu)

Student Resources:

  • Please reach out to your Professors with course-specific questions
  • Please reach out to your advisor (see above) with degree or advising questions
  • For any other questions, reach out to Department Chair, Shannon Kobs Nawotniak (shannonkobs@isu.edu)

Semester Office Hours:

Monday-Friday, 8am- 5pm.