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Big Rivers on Mars!
SEPTEMBER 18, 2026
Dr. Timothy Goudge
Assistant Professor
UT Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences
UT Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences
What is the talk about?
What can ancient rivers on Mars reveal about the planet’s past and its potential for life? In this Hot Science – Cool Talks with Timothy Goudge, explore ancient rivers, catastrophic floods, and massive drainage systems on Mars, and how the planet’s lack of plate tectonics shaped its unique landscape and potential for life. By studying relic rivers and water-shaped landscapes on Mars, scientists are uncovering clues about the planet’s history and where life may once have had a chance to exist. After all, where waters flow, life often follows.
About our presenter
Dr. Timothy Goudge
Dr. Timothy Goudge is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin. He earned his BSc from Queen's University and his ScM and PhD from Brown University. His research explores how surface processes shape planetary landscapes over time. Using remote sensing data such as satellite imagery, topography, imaging spectroscopy, and sediment records, Dr. Goudge studies the geological history of Mars, Earth, and other planetary bodies to better understand how landscapes evolve and what they can reveal about past environments.
Schedule & Location
September 18, 2026
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 5:30-6:40 PM | Cool Activities | |
| 7:00-8:15 PM | Talk |
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