Upon successful completion of the PhD in Geosciences degree program, UT Dallas graduates will have received very rigorous training to perform research and scientific activities at the highest level of proficiency. The graduates will be able to independently design and execute research programs to answer most difficult and complex problems in the Geosciences, notably, at present, in geophysics, tectonics, and hydrologic aspects of environmental sciences. The graduates will be able to critically evaluate current knowledge and identify relevant scientific issues and problems and propose relevant solution or experiments to address the problem. The graduates will be ready to pursue careers in advanced research, educational or other geoscience-related fields. Graduates' skills include:

• Advanced interdisciplinary knowledge and proficient practical skills in a combination of fields and approaches including geophysics, tectonics, geochemistry, hydrology, and geoscience education
• Highly proficient methodological skills in some modern experimental and computational techniques applied to advanced research questions in geosciences
• Ability to utilize and synthesize their knowledge and skills to develop and execute a novel research project aimed at the generation of new scientific knowledge independently as well as in highly collaborative team setting in different environments
• Demonstrated ability to teach and train other in knowledge and skills to develop and execute a novel research project aimed at the generation of new scientific knowledge
• Advanced skills in scientific communication, with demonstrated ability to write high quality manuscripts for publication in the peer-reviewed scientific literature and highly proficient ability to deliver oral presentations, including at professional meetings