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riceeeps.bsky.social @riceeeps.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Curious about glaciers after reading about our new faculty member, Dr. Andrew Hoffmann? Swipe to learn more about Earth's frozen giants. #RiceEEPS #GlacialScience #Glaciers

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riceeeps.bsky.social @riceeeps.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

In a recent interview, EEPS assistant professor Andrew Hoffman shares how radar can see through thick layers of ice, fieldwork in Antarctica, and future research plans along the Gulf coast. Full story at this link: tinyurl.com/3fmvtshe #RiceEEPS#ricenatsci#glaciology#climate

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riceeeps.bsky.social @riceeeps.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Join Dr. Nathan Bangs, #UTAustin for EEPS seminar TODAY for a talk titled "Seamount - forearc interaction along the Hikurangi subduction zone of New Zealand and implications for slow slip along the megathrust." 🗓️ 24th September @ 1 pm 📍KWGL, Room 100 #RiceEEPS #RiceUniversity

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riceeeps.bsky.social @riceeeps.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

EEPS @ Rice University, in Houston, TX, offers a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship. Full description & how to apply here: tinyurl.com/4b88a593 #postdoc #RiceEEPS #academiccareers #HigherEd

Rice Natural Sciences announcement: EEPS is HIRING! — Pan Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (best consideration for applications by October 25); stylized owl outline filled with a satellite image of Earth.

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riceeeps.bsky.social @riceeeps.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Join Dr.Graham Edwards, Assistant Professor at #TrinityUniversity for the Department of Earth and Environmental Geosciences, TODAY, for a talk titled "A meteoritical perspective of giant planet migration." 🗓️ 17th September @ 1 pm 📍KWGL, Room 100 #RiceEEPS #RiceUniversity

Rice Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences Seminar, "A metoritical perspective of giant planet migration" Special guest: Dr. Graham Edward - Trinity University, september 17th 2026 1 pm kwgl room 100

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riceeeps.bsky.social @riceeeps.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

EEPS @ Rice University, in Houston, TX, seeks a TT AP who innovatively develops and adapts AI methods to advance understanding of processes in Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences. Full description & how to apply here: eeps.rice.edu/eeps-job-opp... #AIjobs #RiceEEPS#academiccareers#HigherEd

EEPS is hiring an Assistant Faculty in Geoscience Innovation with AI (apply by October 15) — Rice Natural Sciences poster with university shield, bold headline on navy background and an owl outline over a satellite image of Earth.

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riceeeps.bsky.social @riceeeps.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Join Dr. Avantika Gori, Rice Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering for a talk titled "Investigating the global, regional, and local drivers of hurricane hazards and risk." 🗓️ September 10th 2026 @ 1 pm 📍Keith-Wiess Geological Laboratories, Room 100 #RiceEEPS #Tropicalcyclones

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riceeeps.bsky.social @riceeeps.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Join Professor of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences, Julia Morgan, for a talk titled, "Notes from the Field: The Science of #Volcanoes!" 📆 Thursday, September 10 🕛️ 6:00 p.m. 📍 Drop of the Creator Spirits Co., 10929 Chimney Rock Rd, Houston, TX 77096 #RiceEEPS #RiceScienceCafe

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The Rice Science Café shares the excitement of research in the Wiess School of Natural Sciences in a casual and welcoming format accessible to people of all backgrounds.

Notes from the Field: The Science of Volcanoes!
Julia Morgan, Professor of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences

Dive into the explosive world of Earth science with volcanologist Julia Morgan. Drawing on thrilling tales from field expeditions — ranging from deep-sea diving and submersible research to boots-on-the-ground expeditions to active volcanoes around the world — Morgan reveals the underlying forces behind where, why and how volcanoes form. Discover how decoding the secrets hidden within volcanic rocks helps scientists understand crucial planetary processes, including the vital recycling of materials that make Earth habitable, the origins of rich mineral resources and the mechanics behind hazardous volcanic eruptions and landslides. Join us to uncover what science really tells us about how volcanoes mold our planet.

Date: Thursday, September 10
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Drop of the Creator Spirits Co., 10929 Chimney Rock Rd, Houston, TX 77096

Free onsite parking
Food and beverages can be purchased onsite

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riceeeps.bsky.social @riceeeps.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Marble is one of the plainest rocks on Earth. Rice geoscientist Gabi Costin and his collaborators found that it also keeps one of the most detailed diaries. Read the story here: eeps.rice.edu/news/2026/si... #RiceEEPS, #RiceU, #ricenatsci, #mineralogy, #geochemistry

EEPS geoscienst wearing sunglasses takes a selfie on a rocky alpine slope with patches of melting snow and a small mountain tarn; overlay caption notes a research scientist says even simple rocks tell long, complex tales.

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riceeeps.bsky.social @riceeeps.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Join Dr. Bridger Ruyle, Assistant Professor of Environmental Engineering at NYU, TODAY, for a talk titled "Insights into the #biogeochemistry of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (#PFAS) precursors at major sources to the environment." 🗓️ Aug. 27th 2026 @ 1 pm 📍KWGL, Room 100

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riceeeps.bsky.social @riceeeps.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Welcome back, Owls. We are so glad you're here! #RiceEEPS #RiceU

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riceeeps.bsky.social @riceeeps.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Recent #RiceEEPS University graduate, Nyla Hartigan ('26), received the prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (#NSF GRFP) award. Read more about Nyla's journey earning her dual degree at Rice here: tinyurl.com/ykvhxjys #RiceAlum

Photo of EEPS major Nyla Hartigan leaning on Llama crossing sign in Chile in May 2026.

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riceeeps.bsky.social @riceeeps.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Join the Rice EEPS Department at the IMAGE, All-Alumni Reception! Registration is not required for the reception. 📍Marriott Marquis Hotel (Montgomery Room) 🕐 August 19th, 5:30 - 7:30 PM #RiceEEPS #IMAGE2026 #RiceAlumni

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riceeeps.bsky.social @riceeeps.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Rice University professors Sylvia Dee & Joseph Campana discuss, FORECAST, a new collaborative effort supported by the Burroughs Wellcome Fund’s Climate + Health Excellence award. Learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Jvo...

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riceeeps.bsky.social @riceeeps.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Check out Dr. Richard Gordon's recently published paper, featured by @agu.org.

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riceeeps.bsky.social @riceeeps.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

The Rice Science Olympiad, now celebrating its 10th anniversary, is a STEM competition event spearheaded by dedicated undergraduate students and supportive Rice faculty. Read more: eeps.rice.edu/news/2026/de... #RiceEEPS #ScienceOlympiad

Picture of students and faculty, Richard Gordon, organizers of the most recent Rice Science Olympiad. Text reads, "A decade of stem olympics: inside rice university's science olympiad"

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riceeeps.bsky.social @riceeeps.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Read more about her journey pitching and writing this article: eeps.rice.edu/news/2026/mo... Read her article in The Conversation: theconversation.com/beyond-the-h... #RiceEEPS #SciComm #GradSchool 📷️ Courtesy of Rice Center for Teaching Excellence

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riceeeps.bsky.social @riceeeps.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Adnan Dehghani, #RiceEEPS Ph.D. student in Dr. Noemi Vergopolan’s Computational Hydrology group, was recently awarded a Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) grant for research that addresses priority water issues both in Texas and beyond. Read more: eeps.rice.edu/news/2025/ph...

Picture of Adnan Dehghani and Dr. Noemi Vergoplan with text "EEPS PHD Student, Adnan Dehghani, awarded two federally funded grants for AI-supported research on water resources"

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riceeeps.bsky.social @riceeeps.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Martha Lou Broussard ‘57, first woman to graduate from the Rice Earth Science major was recently interviewed by EEPS Ph.D. student, Ellie Moreland, about her 70 years in the Earth Sciences. Watch the full interview: sonix.ai/share/2LCa15... #RiceEEPS #WoodsonResearchCenter

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riceeeps.bsky.social @riceeeps.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

#RiceU Ph.D. student, Kelsey Murphy, is mapping the future of the #MississippiRiver by decoding its past. Using climate models and centuries of data, her work delivers the evidence needed to safeguard the region in an uncertain #climate. Read more: tinyurl.com/mpm7d6u3

A geological map of the US interior and Gulf Coast is the background. The slide focuses on Kelsey Murphy, and the title reads: "Rice Graduate Student Dr. Kelsey Murphy Maps the Mississippi River's Uncertain Future.

The background shows a section of river. The text introduces the critical role of the Mississippi River and the uncertainty of its future due to extreme climate conditions, which threaten communities and the economy. It concludes by stating that Dr. Kelsey Murphy is addressing this high-stakes problem.

The background is a photo Kelsey Murphy with her research poster. The text details Murphy's research methods. It explains she uses 1,000 years of climate model simulations to investigate flow changes and forecast the basin's response to greenhouse gases and human land-use changes

The background is a section of river. The overlaying text summarizes Murphy's findings: greenhouse gases tend to dry the basin while land-use changes increase flood risk, and the river's future is heterogeneous across its tributaries.

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riceeeps.bsky.social @riceeeps.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Thanks to the CPO2H, Rice’s Creative Ventures Fund, and the #NASA CLEVER Planets grant, EEPS hosted an Inner Solar System Workshop last month. Read more: news.rice.edu/news/2026/in... #RiceEEPS #CPO2H #CLEVERplanets

Picture of 50+ people outside smiling at the camera with text "Rice EEPS Professors Drs. André Izidoro and Rajdeep Dasgupta hosted an
Inner Solar System Workshop funded by the Center for Planetary Origins to Habitability (CPO2H), Rice Creative Ventures and NASA grant"

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riceeeps.bsky.social @riceeeps.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Learn more about the Houston Meteorite analysis: news.rice.edu/news/2026/he... #RiceEEPS #HoustonMeteorite #RARELab 📷️ Featuring: Neeraja Chinchalkar, Lunar and Planetary Institute Scientist and Bidong Zhang, Rice Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Science

Picture of Bidong Zhang and colleague with Houston Meteorite fragment and text "“It was beyond exciting when I realized that the Rice Astromaterials Research and Exploration (RARE) lab’s first piece to be analyzed and categorized could be a meteorite that had not only landed in Houston but provided a rare opportunity to analyze freshly landed samples.”

Dr. Bidong Zhang, Assistant Professor
Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences"

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riceeeps.bsky.social @riceeeps.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Rice Earth, Environmental and Planetary scientists (EEPS) were the first to probe the meteorite that hit Houston on March 21st. To learn more about meteorites, visit: naturalhistory.si.edu/education/te... #RiceEEPS #HoustonMeteorite #RiceNatSci

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riceeeps.bsky.social @riceeeps.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Meet Baibhav “Bruu” Srivastava, a #RiceEEPS PhD student who published an article in Science Advances in October 2025 about his research on chondrites, our solar system, and Jupiter's formation. To learn more about Bruu’s research: www.science.org/doi/full/10.... #Jupiter #Chondrite #PlanetarySci

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riceeeps.bsky.social @riceeeps.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Houston was recently visited by a type of meteorite that Rice scientists recognized as an early solar system material called a "Chondrite." Hear from Baibhav "Bruu" Srivastava about what a Chondrite is and why they are so special. #RiceEEPS #Meteorite #Chondrite

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riceeeps.bsky.social @riceeeps.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

On March 21, an asteroid exploded resulting in a shower of meteorites that fell over north Houston. Enjoy Bruu Srivastava's, EEPS Ph.D student's, reaction to being surprised with an up close visit with the Houston Meteorite. #RiceEEPS #RicePlanetaryScience #RiceNatSci

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Dian Ji @dianji.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

What powered the Moon's late-stage volcanism? 🌙🌋 Our experiments & modeling published in EPSL with Rajdeep Dasgupta show garnet in the young lunar mantle, pointing to deep fertile material by mantle overturn or prolonged mantle convection. @riceeeps.bsky.social doi.org/10.1016/j.ep...

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riceeeps.bsky.social @riceeeps.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

For Rice's associate professor, Dr. Sylvia Dee, understanding Earth’s past is the key to preparing for its future. By combining #ClimateModels with centuries-old natural records, her work uncovers how rainfall, temperatures and #ExtremeWeather are shifting in a warming world.

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Dr. Sylvia Dee" and "Swipe for more"

Picture of the Earth in space with text "Dr. Sylvia Dee’s work focuses on extreme weather, global warming risks, and understanding major climate systems, so that communities can better prepare for the impacts of climate change. Her research aims to strengthen climate models, refine their physics, and improve how we forecast risks related to heat, storms and long-term climate shifts." and "swipe for more"

picture of a glacier from above with text "Dee enhances general circulation models (GCMs) by coding equations that simulate the motion and thermodynamics of the atmosphere and ocean. She validates these models using paleoclimate proxies like tree rings, glaciers, and corals, which reveal past temperature and rainfall patterns through isotopic signatures." and "swipe for more"

picture of dry, cracked earth with a flower growing out of it and text "One of Dee’s major focuses is predicting changes in phenomena like the El Niño–Southern Oscillation under global warming. Her lab also focuses on human health impacts from severe weather, especially extreme heat (a big problem in Houston). She develops models to forecast high heat and rainfall, aiming to mitigate risks, such as those affecting maternal health in African hospitals.
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riceeeps.bsky.social @riceeeps.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Can climate variability influence the risk of armed conflict? Research exploring this question was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on May 11th. Read more: news.rice.edu/news/2026/cl... #RiceEEPS #RiceStatistics #ClimateChange #ArmedConflict

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Text below 5 images of people says "Divya Saikumar, Tyler Bagwell, Dr. Sylvia Dee, Dr. Frederi Viens, Anna Stravato" and "Rice study finds that cliamte patterns may shape where violent conflict risks are amplified"

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riceeeps.bsky.social @riceeeps.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

“Being able to transition to Rice with a project that will directly support the greater Houston communities is incredibly exciting,” Hoffman said. Read more: news.rice.edu/news/2026/ne... #RiceEEPS #SeaLevelRise #GulfCoast

Picture of Andrew Hoffman with text "Andrew Hoffman, incoming EEPS professor, awarded $1.9 million grant to improve the accuracy, actionability and regional relevance of sea level rise projections."

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riceeeps.bsky.social @riceeeps.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

We already miss our graduates... P.S. No rocks (or benches) were harmed in the making of this photoshoot #RiceEEPS #RiceGrad26 #Geoscience #EnvironmentalScience #EarthScience #PlanetaryScience

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riceeeps.bsky.social @riceeeps.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Join us in celebrating 2026 graduate, Ainsley Ganti, who is earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Earth, Environmental and Planetary Science with a minor in French Studies. #RiceGrad26

Title: Q&A time. Q: What was your favorite thing about being part of the Earth, Environmental and Planetary Science (EEPS) community?
A: One of my favorite things about being an EEPS major was the field trips. It was cool having the opportunity to learn geology in the real world, but it was also a lot of fun to play word games with classmates in our down time instead of doing homework.

Picture of Ainsley with other eeps students in a rock pothole

Q:What was your favorite non-academic activity during your time at Rice? A: I enjoyed being part of the performing arts scene! Highlights include Igneous is Bliss or shows I stage managed, but I've also really enjoyed just being an audience member for all the creative things Rice students put on.

Q: What are your post-graduation plans? A: I will be starting a PhD in Geology at the University of Florida. My advisor will be EEPS alumna Dr. Shuo Ding!

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riceeeps.bsky.social @riceeeps.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Join us in celebrating 2026 graduate, Divya Saikumar, who is earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science with a minor in Environmental Studies. #RiceGrad26

Q: What was your favorite thing about being part of the EEPS community?
A: These are some of the most down to earth, selfless, and well-rounded individuals I have ever met, and they made me think differently about building solutions to address problems facing our world. It's also just a super chill group of people that like plants and/or rocks!

Three pictures of Divya polaroid style. Top one with two adults, a group photo, and a picture with two other students.

Q: What was your favorite non-academic activity during your time at Rice?
A: Being an EcoRep for the Office of Sustainability and being a FIELD fellow for The Farmlink Project were both incredible opportunities during my time at Rice that helped make me the person that I am today!
Q: What are your post-graduation plans?
A: I will be interning at Anew Climate in Houston.

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American Geosciences Institute @agi-updates.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

🌍🌟 Tell your friends and colleagues to follow AGI on Bluesky for important #geoscience community #news! 📢 Find us on Bluesky: @agi-updates.bsky.social 🤝💡

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riceeeps.bsky.social @riceeeps.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Join us in celebrating 2026 graduate, Adam Leff, who is earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science with a minor in Creative Writing. #RiceGrad26

Q: What was your favorite thing about being part of the EEPS community?
A: I really loved the variety of course offerings and the real breadth of interdisciplinary offerings I was able to take. It was incredible to me to be learning about how video games portray the environment and US environmental law and be able to call that the same major.

Three group pictures including Adam. Top- bottom text: EEPS 321, EEPS 323, RUGS Trip!

Q: What was your favorite non-academic activity during your time at Rice?
A: I spent a lot of time playing board games and TTRPGs, especially during my senior year. As a time commitment I think it came close to the amount of time I was spending every week on research. I certainly would have gone insane without that outlet. Shoutout Fastwarp!

Q: What are your post-graduation plans?
A: I'll be in DC in the immediate future, looking for jobs in academic or nonfiction publishing or environmental policy or advocacy.

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riceeeps.bsky.social @riceeeps.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Join us in celebrating 2026 graduate, Haolin Zhou, who is earning his Doctor of Philosophy degree in Earth Science. #RiceGrad26

Picture of Haolin Zhou in the lab with text "Graduate highlight" "Doctor of Philosophy in Earth Science"

Q&A Time
Q: What was your favorite thing about being part of the EEPS community? A:My favorite thing about EEPS is that it is a small, warm, and supportive community. People know each other well, and everyone is very kind, encouraging, and willing to help.

Q: What was your favorite non-academic activity during your time at Rice?
A: I served as a bartender at Valhalla for three years, and I enjoyed meeting people there, chatting with friends, and sharing a drink after a long day.
Q: What are your post-graduation plans?
A: I am currently a postdoc at Texas A&M University, and I hope to continue pursuing a career in academia.

Q:Any advice for incoming EEPle? A:Talk to people, whether they are undergraduates, graduate students, staff, or faculty. You will make good friends and learn many cool things from them, both about science and beyond science.

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riceeeps.bsky.social @riceeeps.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Join us in celebrating 2026 graduate, Claire Hooper, who is earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science with a concentration in Earth Science. #RiceGrad26

Q&A Time: Q:What was your favorite thing about being part of the Environmental Science (ENVS) community?
A:My favorite thing about being part of the ENVS community is how close we are as a major -- because the major is smaller, I know most (if not all) of the ENVS majors in my year, and many in the years below me!

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Q: What was your favorite non-academic activity during your time at Rice? A: My favorite non-academic activity during my time at Rice has been women's rugby. I've been on the team my entire time here at Rice, and it is such a fun and welcoming sport! Q:What are your post-graduation plans? a:I plan to work post graduation before going to graduate school. I hope to work with wetlands or water and soil quality more generally!

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riceeeps.bsky.social @riceeeps.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

It's graduation week! 🎓️ Please join us in congratulating the following graduating undergraduates, professional science masters students, and Ph.D. students. #RiceGrad26 #RiceEEPS #RicePSM #RiceENVS

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riceeeps.bsky.social @riceeeps.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Congratulations to EEPS undergraduates & EEPS Explorers: 🌍️ Ainsley Ganti 🌍️ Nyla Hartigan 🌍️ Malcolm Wigder 🌍️ Megan Wright For successfully defending their honors theses this week, earning them an EEPS Distinction in Research! #RiceEEPS #GeoScience #UndergraduateResearch

Picture from left to right: Megan Wright, Ainsley Ganti, Nyla Hartigan, and Malcolm Wigder

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Ainsley Ganti presenting next to a slide titled "Rantila: the Starting Material"

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riceeeps.bsky.social @riceeeps.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Alan Levander, EEPS Carey Croneis Professor of Geology and Geophysics, on his retirement, celebrated with a symposium by former students and colleagues on April 25th. #RiceEEPS #Retirement #Seismology #GeoPhysics

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riceeeps.bsky.social @riceeeps.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Carrie Masiello, W. Maurice Ewing Professor in EEPS, on receiving the Marjorie Corcoran Award, one of Rice University's Faculty Service and Leadership Awards. Read more about this honor here: eeps.rice.edu/news/2026/ca...

Picture for Carrie Masiello with text "Dr. Carrie Masiello, 2026 Recipient of the Marjorie Corcoran Award"

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riceeeps.bsky.social @riceeeps.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Happy last day of classes! Join us on May 8th for the 2026 EEPS Awards & Graduation Celebration! Awards 📍 Anderson Biology Lab 131 🕒️ 3:30 PM Reception & Igneous is Bliss Concert 📍 Keith Wiess Geological Laboratories Patio 🕒️ ~ 4:00 PM #RiceEEPS #Graduation

Join us on May 8th for the 2026 EEPS Awards & Graduation Celebration

Awards
📍 Anderson Biology Lab 131
🕒️ 3:30 PM

Reception & Igneous is Bliss Concert
📍 Keith Wiess Geological Laboratories Patio
🕒️ ~ 4:00 PM

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riceeeps.bsky.social @riceeeps.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

BEEEEEEEER BIKEEEEE 🚴‍♂️ Better late than never: Congratulations to Anindita Dash and Kelsey Murphy for representing EEPS at Beer Bike 2026! #RiceUniversity #BeerBike

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riceeeps.bsky.social @riceeeps.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Dr. Mike Johnson ’75 returned to campus to visit the #JohnsonOwlDeck and connect with students in Dr. Juli Morgan’s RUGS class (EEPS 203), reinforcing his ongoing commitment to hands on learning and field based experiences in geology! #RiceEEPS #JohnsonFieldTrip

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riceeeps.bsky.social @riceeeps.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Join Dr. Heather Kirkpatrick, Assistant Professor for the School of Geosciences at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, TOMORROW, for a talk titled "Archean Transitions: Geochemical Snapshots from Singhbhum Craton Zircon." 🗓️April 16th @ 1 pm 📍KWGL, Room 100 #RiceEEPS #Geochemistry

Seminar flyer with title " Archean Transitions: Geochemical Snapshots from Singhbhum Craton Zircon" picture of Dr. Heather Kirkpatrick with text "School of Geosciences, University of Louisiana at Lafayette". Text: April 16th, 2026, 1 pm, KWGL room 100.

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riceeeps.bsky.social @riceeeps.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

The 2026 Industry-Rice Earth Science Symposium (IRESS) is off to a great start! #IRESS #BakerInstitute #EarthScience

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Dian Ji @dianji.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

New work challenges the idea of a “wet” Moon🌙💧 Our GCA study, with Raj and @cintylee.bsky.social, shows water-rich lunar melt inclusions form via magmatic recharge, instead of requiring a wet mantle! The Moon may still be strongly volatile-depleted. @riceeeps.bsky.social doi.org/10.1016/j.gc...

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riceeeps.bsky.social @riceeeps.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Join experts IN ONE WEEK for the 2026 Industry-Rice Earth Science Symposium (IRESS): "New Frontiers for Geothermal Energy" 📅 April 9th & 10th 📍James A. Baker Hall Register here: riceconnect.rice.edu/events/2026/... To learn more: eeps.rice.edu/iress-2026 #BakerInstitute #RiceEEPS

New Frontiers for IRESS2026 Industry-Rice Earth Science Symposium April 9-10 James A. Baker Hall Geothermal Energy: From Hot Rocks to a Future Low-Carbon Grid Join us at Rice University for IRESS 2026, in Houston, TX for a 1.5 day symposium designed to bring together

Full program and conference details:
https://eeps.rice.edu/iress-2026

Co-sponsored by: Department of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Science (EEPS), Rice Sustainability Insti tute (Geothermal Working Group), and the Baker Institute (Center for Energy Studies).

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riceeeps.bsky.social @riceeeps.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

A $2.54M grant from NASA is supporting new lunar research at Rice University. Professor Bidong Zhang is developing more precise ways to date Moon rocks, advancing goals tied to NASA’s Artemis Program. Read More: news.rice.edu/news/2026/na... #RiceEEPS #NASA #Lunar #ArtemisProgram

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