We have a new Resident Manager!

Please join us in welcoming Jon Thompson to the IU Geologic Field Station as our Resident Field Manager.

Jon and his wife Debbie are settling into the newly updated Resident Manager house on campus. Jon has extensive experience in all the areas required for the IUGFS Resident Manager. His contact details will follow soon.

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News from the Field Station

Intensive training for geoscientists

IU’s Judson Mead Geologic Field Station provides the best possible field-based learning and research opportunities for academic and professional geoscientists from around the world.

Support for your field experience

Most of the students enrolling in EAS X429 at Indiana University receive a scholarship. In the recent past, more than 80% of the students attending our courses have been awarded at least one scholarship from IU. Many of our students also receive funding for their studies from outside organizations.

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Leading-edge facilities in an awe-inspiring location

The Judson Mead Geologic Field Station is a world-class facility with an over 70-year tradition and an experienced, award-winning faculty. Our location in the beautiful Tobacco Root Mountains in Cardwell, Montana, is unique with remarkably diverse geology spanning 3.5 Ga of Geologic history.

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See for yourself

Extraordinary Moments:
From Bloomington to Big Sky County

Our program is rigorous, but the work is worth it each day when you look around and marvel at the landscape before you. But, don’t take our word for it. Watch this video and see for yourself.

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Ready to learn more or apply?

Apply for X429/498

Applications for 2025 are open now. The deadline is March 31, 2025.

Apply to E432

Applications for 2025 are open now. The deadline is May 1, 2025.