Earth and Planetary Sciences

Geologist shares recent findings on man-made earthquakes

April 2, 2016

Mark Petersen, a geologist studying man-made earthquakes, spoke to Northwestern students and faculty Friday to explain how human activity has brought frequent tremors to parts of the country that,...

Northwestern professor contributes research on one of the oldest skeletons in North America

May 20, 2014

A Northwestern scientist is a member of an international team that published a report last Friday about one of the oldest human skeletons found in North America. The report, published in the journal...

Associated Student Government opens faculty interaction grants to student applications

November 20, 2013

In an effort to give students more opportunities to connect with their professors outside of the classroom, Associated Student Government is allowing students to apply for Student-Faculty Interaction Grants...

Northwestern moves ahead with construction projects

September 24, 2012

Students returning to Northwestern this fall will find some areas of campus significantly altered after a number of summer construction projects, and should expect more changes as crews break ground on...

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