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 Earth SciencesThe Earth Sciences Division conducts research on earth sciences related subjects that may be of interest to individuals, researchers, scholars, and many others.

This research includes all of the subjects indicated by the research centers below, as well as, other specialized subjects in the earth sciences field.

Division Director: Dr. William Jones

Faculty, advisors, research associates, and others doing research or with a major interest in the Research Center subject areas below: Dr. John Derr, Dr. Marsha Adams, Dr. David Fryberger, Dr. Lupu Denisa, Dr. Bhavtosh Chandra, Dr. Gerome Calves, Dr. Giovanni Martinelli, Dr. Arun Prasath Devanthran, Dr. Abirlal Metya, Dr. Jiri Zacharias, Dr. Ferenc Kristaly, Dr. Bahadur Kotlia, Dr. K. Vanadeep, and others.

Research Centers:

Ball Lightning and Other Lightning Research Center
Climate and Weather Research Center
Environment and Ecology Research Center
Geography Research Center
Gemology and Semi-Precious Stones Research and Exploration Center
Geology Research Center
Geophysical Anomalies Research Center
Hydrology Research Center
Mineralogy Research and Exploration Center
Oceanology Research Center
Precious Metals Research and Exploration Center
Rare Earths Research and Exploration Center
Seismology and Earthquake Prediction Research Center
Speleology and Caves Research Center
Volcanology Research Center