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Our Mission, Vision, and Values

Our Mission

The mission of the Department of Geosciences is to discover and share knowledge of Earth processes, systems and history.  

Our Vision  

Sustained excellence as a leading international destination for Earth science.

Our Values

We strive to:
- Act with integrity in research, teaching and service;
- Mentor our students for current and future success;
- Treat our stakeholders and each other with collegiality and mutual respect;
- Create an inclusive, diverse, and welcoming environment for all; and
- Embody Ut Prosim (“That I May Serve”) through effective outreach and service.