Welcome
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
Professor Lingsen Meng's Insights on Recent Earthquakes and Seismic Risks
EPSS Professor at the forefront of public outreach in the wake of worldwide seismic events.
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EPSS Professor Hao Cao wins DALI grant from NASA
Professor Cao wins grant to develop new technology for extended use on the lunar surface.
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Denise A. Battles Distinguished Alumni Lecture
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ExoLunch
Tuesday Apr 23
3:30p.m. - 4:30p.m.
Presented By:
Matt Nixon - University of Maryland
The study of exoplanetary systems holds the promise of helping humanity to better understand its place in the universe. Measuring the chemical composition of exoplanets allows us to test formation and evolutionary hypotheses and search for signs of life, making it a crucial step towards characterizing the exoplanet population and …