2018 Issue
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Energy, Discipline And Vision
For nearly six decades, Bill Fisher has been a driving force in geology in Texas and beyond, helping turn the Bureau of Economic Geology into a world-class research institution, launching the Jackson School of Geosciences, educating generations of geosciences leaders and shaping policy across the nation. -
Inside the Collections
From prehistoric creatures and brilliant gems to the rocks that revealed one of the country's largest shale plays, the Jackson School's collections house valuable and beautiful specimens. -
Rapid Response
Jackson School researchers study the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey with an eye toward preparing for the future. -
The Texas Observatory
Leslie P. and Dianne White's donation of a Hill Country ranch could be a game changer for Jackson School research and education. -
Planet Texas 2050
The university-wide grand challenge seeks to help prepare Texas for a future of booming population growth and climate extremes. -
Science at Sea
Life on research cruises with Jackson School graduate students. -
Unlocking Secrets Beneath Antarctic Ice
Jackson School researchers lead the way to understanding what's happening under the world's largest ice sheets.