Graduate Field Experiences

Every year, graduate students from Earth and Planetary Sciences have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in locations around the country and the world.

As a graduate student, you’re invited to participate in a department-sponsored field trip prior to the start of fall term. The trip is organized by current graduate students who:

  • Choose a destination region
  • Plan and lead the trip
  • Prepare the budget
  • Report on the trip upon return

Previous destinations include Washington state, the Canadian Rockies, Iceland, and Nova Scotia.

To learn more about field experiences, contact Aimee Smith

A large group of students pose in front of Mt. Rainer.
Graduate students visiting Mt. Rainer National Park, Washington, in August 2019.

Iceland August 2023 Trip