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

The topography of Mars shows geologic features we recognize from Earth's surface. Find out about work by graduate student Yodit Tewelde who has been studying the "Ghost Craters" of Mars' northern lowlands

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