Planetary scientists seek answers to fundamental questions that involve the extended family of planets, moons, asteroids and other bodies in the Solar System.
Earth Sciences comprise a broad spectrum of interdisciplinary research efforts, spanning all corners of Earth's surface, and from the upper reaches of the atmosphere to the depths of the inner core. Field-based exploration takes our scientists from Yellowstone to Tibet to southern Africa, while our world-class laboratories enable exploration and discovery from within. Our computational facilities enable transformative discoveries through in-house computer clusters, as well as extensive access to ASU's high-performance computing infrastructure.
The School of Earth and Space Exploration is home to one of the world's leading centers for observational and theoretical research in astronomy and astrophysics. Our research interests range from the Solar System to stars, to the Milky Way, to the most distant galaxies in the Universe, and from cosmology to fundamental questions of astrobiology.
A SESE hallmark is its focus on transdisciplinary research. Rather than organizing ourselves by research methodologies, we emphasize research themes. These include: the origin and evolution of the universe, co-evolution of biological, chemical, and physical processes, evolution of planets and other celestial bodies, and best-practices for human and robotic exploration of space.
The School of Earth and Space Exploration's postdoctoral scholars are dedicated to the fields of astrobiology, geological sciences, astronomy, planetary science, systems design, biogeochemistry, cosmology, and astrophysics.
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From project management on NASA missions, to ensuring academic success for undergrads and grads, to introducing thousands of K-12 students to science, the staff at the School of Earth and Space Exploration takes on many roles and responsibilities. Our staff and administrators are dedicated professionals who are passionate about our mission and dedicated to student success.
With more than 70 faculty members, our school includes academic leaders in the latest science, research, innovation, and teaching in their fields. Our collaborative and highly interdisciplinary faculty are dedicated to advancing scholarship, discovery, research, and science in Earth and space exploration, encompassing the vast fields of astrobiology, geological sciences, astronomy, planetary science, systems design, biogeochemistry, cosmology, and astrophysics for a new era of exploration.
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