Jackson Geological Sciences Building

Jackson Geological Sciences Building is a research facility at the University of Texas in Austin with laboratories, classrooms, and offices for Earth and planetary sciences. The structure also houses the Holland Family Student Center on the second floor, which functions as ground level for the eastern section.

The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences was founded in 1888 and became a leading institution for geological research. This long history shapes the work and importance of the facility for the scientific community today.

The building brings together students and faculty who work on research projects examining geological formations across different regions. This collaboration shows how important the exchange between different specialists is for understanding how Earth works.

Access to the building is easiest through the eastern section where the student center is located. Visitors should note that different levels of the structure may have separate entry points.

Research in the facility focuses on unexpected topics like methane hydrate analysis and historical climate effects on ocean systems. This work shows how closely geology is connected to understanding climate and energy.

Part of: University of Texas at Austin

GPS coordinates: 30.28580,-97.73580

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:41