The University of Washington’s Earth & Space Sciences department is pleased to announce the celebration of its 130th anniversary during the 2024-2025 academic year.

This year, we hope to provide exciting opportunities for members of our community to come together and commemorate this significant anniversary. Kicking off our Anniversary year was a major celebration on September 20 at the Burke Museum. This special gathering allowed us to honor the history of our department, celebrate our current achievements, and discuss our aspirations for the future.

We are excited to present a range of events designed to engage our community throughout the year. We would especially like to emphasize the graduate student-led Research Gala in the first week of April, as well as the Department Awards Ceremony and Reception on May 8, 2025.