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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

Emeritus Professor Dave Jackson Departmental Memorial - 28 June, Faculty Center
On June 28 at 6:00 PM the EPSS department will hold a memorial for Dave …
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EPSS Professor Jean-Luc Margot Featured on ABC Radio National's The Science Show
In the segment broadcast May 26th, 2023, Margot talked about the UCLA SETI group’s citizen …
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Growing My Own Roots - EPSS PhD Student Megan Li's Story
Over 50 years ago, EPSS PhD student Megan Li’s grandfather immigrated from Taiwan to pursue …
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