EAPS Horizons — What’s Next in Earth and Planetary Science

Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 Time: 1:00 - 2:00pm Location: Virtual Only
Categories: Atmospheres, Oceans, and Climate Geology, Geochemistry, and Geobiology Geophysics Planetary Science Public Events + Outreach
Attend Virtually

Join us for a virtual showcase of the people and ideas shaping the future of geoscience, climate research, and planetary exploration at MIT!

​​​​​​​Meet Dean Nergis Mavalvala and EAPS Department Head David McGee for an inside look at the department’s path forward — from new research directions to discoveries on the horizon.

Hear presentations from graduate students who are harnessing curiosity to chart new scientific ground across EAPS disciplines, leading us toward a deeper understanding of the natural world.

Featuring:

Nergis Mavalvala — Dean, School of Science
Curtis (1963) and Kathleen Marble Professor of Astrophysics

David McGee — Head, Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences
William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences and MacVicar Faculty Fellow

Sofia Cubillos — Sven Treitel (1953) Fellow
PhD candidate in seismology

Angelina Serafini — Whiteman Fellow
PhD candidate in planetary magnetism

This virtual event is free and open to the public and all members of the MIT community.
Visit the MIT Alumni Association to REGISTER NOW!

Questions? Contact Allison Drovairos