Explore key works that provide foundational knowledge and advanced insights across Earth and Atmospheric Sciences disciplines:
Encyclopedia of Atmospheric Sciences – Covers atmospheric chemistry, climate dynamics, remote sensing, and more.
Treatise on Geochemistry – Essential for understanding elemental cycles and environmental geochemistry.
Encyclopedia of Earth Sciences Series (Springer) – Multivolume collection covering core geoscience topics.
The Blue Planet: An Introduction to Earth System Science – A holistic overview of Earth's processes and systems.
Glossary of Geology (AGI) – A valuable quick-reference for terminology used across EAS research fields.
📚 These resources are available through UH Libraries' Search directly or via linked databases.
Managing your references effectively is essential for academic writing and collaboration.
📌 UH Libraries offers guidance on major citation tools commonly used by students and researchers:
👉 Citation Management Tools Guide
It includes how-to instructions and support for:
Zotero – Easy to use, cloud-synced, great for group projects
EndNote – Ideal for complex research; free to UH students, faculty, and staff
Mendeley – Especially useful for organizing PDFs and articles in the sciences
BibTeX/LaTeX – Basic pointers for those using LaTeX-based writing workflows
💡 Need help choosing a tool or getting started? Contact a librarian.
A strong research question guides your entire project. Here are a few quick strategies:
Turn real-world issues—like weather extremes, pollution, or land changes—into focused questions.
Try PICO-T to organize your thinking:
Phenomenon
Influence
Context
Outcome
Timescale
Example: How has drought (P) affected crop yield (O) in Central Texas (C) over the last decade (T)?
Use Scopus or Web of Science to find patterns, track citations, and spot gaps in research.
Talk through ideas, scan faculty publications, and adjust scope based on what’s feasible for your timeline or course.
💡 Need help refining your topic? Contact a librarian.