Bureau of Economic Geology Courses

The Origin of Modern Atolls: Challenging Darwin's Deeply Ingrained Theory

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Explore the evolution of atoll formation theories, challenging Darwin's model with new insights on Quaternary glaciations, karst processes, and sea-level fluctuations in reef development.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Economic and Environmental Aspects of CO2-EOR and Storage - San Andres Formation, West Texas

Explore CO₂ Enhanced Oil Recovery in the Permian Basin, examining economic and environmental trade-offs between oil recovery and emissions reduction using the San Andres Formation case study.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

ElementUSA - Converting Bauxite Residue to Rare Earth Elements

Discover how ElementUSA transforms bauxite waste into valuable rare earth elements and critical minerals through innovative conversion processes.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Role of Petroleum Production Subsidence on Submergence of Texas Coastal Lands - The Rose City Field

Explore how petroleum extraction causes land subsidence and submergence along the Texas coast, focusing on the Rose City Field's 5+ foot drop in under 40 years.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Geochemist Studying How to Keep Carbon Safely Underground

Discover how a volcanologist pivoted to pioneering carbon storage research, tackling climate change through environmental geochemistry and underground carbon sequestration.

• YouTube
• 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Writing Strategies for Scientific Research and Publication

Discover effective manuscript writing approaches and journal selection strategies from senior researchers at the Bureau of Economic Geology to enhance your scientific publishing success.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Critical Minerals and Rare Earth Elements in Texas

Discover Texas's potential for critical minerals and rare earth elements found in coal, coal ash, bauxite residue, and heavy mineral sands with geological experts.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Construction and Destruction of Coastal Zones in our Changing Environment

Explore how sea-level rise, subsidence, and channel networks shape vulnerable coastal landscapes hosting Earth's population and infrastructure in our changing climate.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Rare Earth Element Resources from Coal in North Dakota

Discover advances in characterizing and extracting rare earth elements from North Dakota's lignite coal deposits in the Williston Basin through cutting-edge research methods.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Hot and Cold - Volcanic and Climatic Impacts on Landslides, Erosion, and Sediment in Hawai'i

Explore how volcanic activity and climate shape Hawaiian landscapes through erosion, landslides, and sediment transport over million-year to decadal timescales using West Maui as a case study.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Groundwater Development for a Climate Resilient Future

Explore groundwater's role in climate resilience through global case studies from Africa and South Asia, examining sustainable development opportunities and water security challenges.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Potential Rare Earth Element Resources from Wyoming Coal and Coal Ash

Discover how Wyoming's Powder River and Wind River coals and coal ash could become valuable sources for extracting rare earth elements in this geological analysis.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Petrographic Analysis of Uranium-Bearing Sandstones - Miocene Oakville Sandstone, South Texas Uranium

Explore microscale uranium and molybdenum mineralization in Texas Oakville Formation sandstones using advanced petrographic techniques including SEM and EDS analysis.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Opportunities for Improving Water Resources Management through Texas Imperative and Texas Water Fund

Explore Texas water challenges and solutions through satellite data analysis, stormwater capture, wastewater reuse, and the $1 billion Texas Water Fund initiative.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Emerging InSAR Applications for Observing Earth System Dynamics

Explore InSAR applications for Earth observation, including extracting subtle deformation signals and implications for storm surge predictions along the Gulf Coast.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video