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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

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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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Seminar of the Day

EPSS Colloquium
Tuesday Feb 18 3:30p.m. - 4:30p.m.
Presented By:
Prof. Zhongwen Zhan - Caltech

Glaciers and volcanoes are some of the most spectacular places on Earth and are very important to our environment. While satellites have greatly improved our coverage, continuous in-situ geophysical measurements remain difficult due to harsh conditions and remote locations. Yet, these measurements are critical for understanding their internal structures and …