Exploring Earth's Resources
Scientific Discovery On and Under Earth
Although the boundaries of scientific research expand past our planet and the galaxies beyond, there are countless valuable discoveries waiting beneath the very Earth we stand on.
The University of Alberta invests in areas of science including earth and atmospheric sciences, geology, geophysics, chemistry, and more to inform sustainable practices and economic development in Canada and to contribute to the global discourse pertaining to the use of Earth's natural resources.
Research Areas
Diamonds: Economic Driver of Canada's North
Visit our diamonds page to learn more about our work prospecting and excavating diamonds in Canada's North, specialized graduate programs in diamond research, and more.
Economic Geology
Visit our economic geology hub to learn more about the work our researchers are doing with the economic and industrial development of the earth materials we excavate like coal, bitumen, copper, and more.
Geothermal + Alternative Energy
Many researchers in the Faculty of Science champion sustainable practices when it comes to powering our planet. Visit our geoenergy hub to learn more about our work uncovering new, greener ways to harness Earth's power resources, including geothermal energy, solar power, biofuels, and more.
Science Highlight Areas
Following the University's academic initiative For the Public Good, the Faculty of Science endeavours to develop a portfolio of teaching and research areas for which the Faculty is or will be recognized as a global leader.
As many fields of science can work cohesively to uncover many of the mysteries of our planet and its inhabitants, signature areas are often interdisciplinary in nature.
Learn about some of the disciplines that focus on studying Earth's evolution:
Faculty of Science Stats
Check out some of the stats for the Faculty of Science including research revenue, publications, and more by clicking the video thumbnail above or visiting our faculty rankings page.