MIT Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences (EAPS)

Glaciers contain historic records of atmospheric composition, dust, and isotopic variation in water and atmosphere. Annual layers provide a chronology for these records.

In the News:

New on 2: The second floor of the Green Building is to become the new home for part of ERL. Read More

First light from a super-Earth spotted: Sara Seager and postdoc Brice Olivier Demory publish their new findings, expanding the profile of exoplanet 55 Cancri e. Read More

Important Dates and Events:

Senior Thesis Presentations (May 18th) schedule

5th Annual Student Recognition Dinner (May 18th) RSVP

Department Lecture Series (May) SCHEDULE