Geological engineers study rocks, soils, and groundwater to develop and plan for conditions that affect structures such as, mines, pipelines, buildings, tunnels, and dams.  Geological engineers work with the earth to blend construction and nature in such a way that society's needs can be met with minimum impact on the environment. 

Undergraduate students entering the Geological engineering program will graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Geological engineering and may continue to pursue a Masters degree.

UAF Geological engineering students gain practical experience inside and outside the classroom with access to unique research opportunities in Alaska and specialized laboratory equipment.

Geological engineers are in high demand in Alaska and nationwide. UAF engineering students and graduates are recruited by a variety of companies to fill summer internships and high paying full time positions. Geological engineers have a wide range of employment opportunities with construction firms, consulting firms, oil and mining companies, and government agencies.

UAF Geological Engineering students benefit from:

Small student to professor ratio
Outstanding faculty
State of the art laboratory equipment
Excellent computing facilities
Undergraduate research in Alaska
Internships through local companies and major companies nationwide
High paying career opportunities upon graduation
Supercomputer access.

Visit the Geological engineering department to learn more:
URL:     www.alaska.edu/uaf/cem/ge/
Email:   rnjmp@uaf.edu
Phone:  907.474.7388