Earth, Energy, and Environment Center
The Core of Earth Science Research & Education
We are leaders in earth, energy, and environmental research and education to prepare future Geologists and Petroleum Engineers with state-of-the-art technology.
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The Earth, Energy, & Environment Center replicates the Kansas geological landscape during prehistoric times when the state was completely submerged underwater. Exemplifying the depths of the geologic cross section, visitors can view the center come to life under a mosasaur chasing a sea turtle in the Slawson Hall atrium. The complex architecture mimics the state's official stone, limestone, while transgressing into different levels of floating collaboration spaces. Dive into the history of geology and explore what the EEEC has to offer.
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Slawson and Ritchie Hall are combined as the The Earth, Energy, and Environment Center, connecting to Lindley Hall and LEEAP with modern walkways to engage in collaboration with multiple departments in support of research, outreach, and education.
EEEC News
Ancient arachnid from coal forests of America stands out for its spiny legs
KU scientist receives honorary membership award from international organization
LAWRENCE — Evan Franseen, professor of geology at the University of Kansas, senior scientific fellow at the Kansas Geological Survey and co-director of the Kansas Interdisciplinary Carbonates Consortium, is the recipient of the 2023 Honorary Membership Award from SEPM, the Society for Sedimentary Geology, for “excellence in professional achievement and...
Kansas coalition to take step toward development of regional hydrogen hub
LAWRENCE — A coalition of Kansas public entities and private partners will apply for federal funding that could make Kansas a regional hub in the emerging hydrogen economy. ...
