Geology

Robert M. Linsley Geology Museum

The Linsley Museum highlights the beauty and wonder of geology, while educating visitors about geology, geologists, and their methods. READ MORE

Off-Campus Study in Geology

There are a number of opportunities for our majors and minors to study off campus, including our field research "OC" trip. READ MORE

Current Geology Students

Our students are engaged in exciting classroom learning and high-level research as undergraduates. Meet our students.

At Colgate, you can be a part of one of the best undergraduate geology programs in the nation. We vigorously support student research and promote active participation of faculty and students in off-campus study groups.

About Geology

Colgate's geology department strives to provide the best possible education while also fostering a sense of community among our faculty and students.

Off-campus field programs held each summer and student-faculty research that involves hands-on experience with specialized instrumentation are just some of the ways that our students explore the science of geology, working side-by-side with world-class faculty and top-line peers in the classroom, in the field, and in the lab.

Department Contacts

Chair: William Peck
Administrative assistant: Jodi McNamara
Office: 220 Ho Science Center
Phone: 315-228-7201
Dept. Fax: 315-228-7187

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Studying in the Department of Geology

Because of the diverse nature of the discipline, we offer two majors:

Geology
Environmental Geology

These majors are designed to enhance a student's understanding of our planet and to help them pursue careers in science, education, environmental consulting, business, law, and natural resource-related fields. We also offer a minor program in geology.

Success after Colgate

Check out just a few of the careers that our alumni have pursued after receiving a degree in geology from Colgate:

Department News

In the Light: Caitlin Cunningham '13
Cunningham's work with Professors Peck and Leventer featured in student paper.

Geology students apply classroom techniques in field
Students and faculty conduct summer research in a variety of locations for the "OC"

Extended study brings students to volcano’s summit
Geology 420 students learn in the field in Chile

Professor converts gridiron into geologic timeline
Geology 215 students use football stadium locker room as lab

Youngsters visit campus to learn about paleontology
Summer camp visits Colgate's resident paleontologist and geology museum

Students, alumni on research cruise to Galapagos
Seven students and three alumni collecting samples and mapping ocean floor