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Welcome to the Department of Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences at UCLA. Our mission is to understand and protect our home in the universe through discovery, education, and outreach. To further this mission we strive to foster an inclusive culture of respect, collaboration, and openness to new ideas and methodologies.
News and Announcements

Guggenheim Fellowship awarded to EPSS Chair Carolina Lithgow-Bertelloni!
EPSS Chair Carolina Lithgow-Bertelloni receives Guggenheim Fellowship for exceptional achievement and promising outlook for future …
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Tina Treude Elected to Become a Member of the Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities
Dr. Tina Treude was named a member of the Göttingen Academy, recognizing her outstanding research …
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Jerry Xuan Named 51 Pegasi b Fellow to Study Giant Planet Formation at UCLA EPSS
Read how Dr. Xuan plans to study how giant planets form by analyzing Jupiter-like worlds, …
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