Dept. of Geosciences - Applied Sequence and Biostratigraphy Program

Provide a research and education program that approaches basin analysis through the integration of biostratigraphic, geochronologic, and sequence stratigraphic data.
Apply these techniques to ground-truth the resolution of seismic and subsurface interpretation.
Develop new technologies and applications related to these disciplines including seismic attribute recognition.
Provide a repository for stratigraphic information vital to high resolution stratigraphy.
Provide an interface with industry for educational and research excellence in geological science.

Research: Provide applied R & D to improve stratigraphic resolution, identification of risk factors, and return on capital employed for the petroleum and water resources industries.
Training and Education: Provide educational and development opportunities in stratigraphy for current and future petroleum and water resources employees through short courses and traditional graduate programs.
Information Capture: Develop stratigraphic databases and a repository of data, samples and specimens vital to high resolution stratigraphy.
Share Results: All research will be presented and published in a timely manner to transfer new insights, knowledge, technology, and discoveries to the academic and professional research community.