Energy and Minerals
Programs
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Energy and Minerals (EM) Mission Area builds on the core strengths of the USGS in characterizing and understanding complex Earth and biological systems through research, modeling, mapping, and the production of high-quality data. MA delivers natural science information to the Nation in support of smart decision making.
Energy Resources Program
The Energy Resources Program conducts research and assessments on the location, quantity, and quality of mineral and energy resources, including the economic and environmental effects of resource extraction and use.
Mineral Resources Program
The Mineral Resources Program delivers unbiased science and information to understand mineral resource potential, production, consumption, and how minerals interact with the environment.
Science and Decisions Center
The Center provides a cross–cutting framework to link the USGS mission areas to natural resource decision making.
SHRIMP-RG Lab
The SHRIMP-RG is at Stanford University as a result of a partnership between the U.S. Geological Survey and Stanford School of Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences.
USGS TRIGA Reactor
The USGS TRIGA® Reactor (GSTR) is a low–enriched uranium–fueled, pool–type reactor. The mission of the TRIGA® is to support USGS science by providing information on geologic, plant, and animal specimens to advance methods and techniques unique to nuclear reactors.