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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

EPSS Professor Amy Mainzer Named 2025 Fellow of the American Astronomical Society
We are proud to announce EPSS Professor Amy Mainzer has been named a 2025 Fellow …
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Space Waves Team Up to Heat Solar Wind Particles
The improved understanding of how waves work in space could help scientists better predict space …
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