Geophysics investigates processes that occur on, above, and within the Earth and the terrestrial planets. Our Geophysics group does research in observational and computational seismology, acoustics, geodynamics, and physics of the Earth and planetary interiors. We are currently focusing on the relationship between student conceptual understanding of selected physics and problem-solving ability. In 1999-00 we have five postdocs who work with our research groups. We also generally have several long-term visitors, usually from overseas, who work with us on research.
Events range from the egg-drop contest to Fermi questions.
We try to keep track of our alumni. All of them seem to be having, or have had, successful careers. We are pleased that whenever we ask them how well their education here has served them we get a positive response.