Contact Us
The meteorite database and collection is managed and cared for by the Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences.
For information on the meteorite collection and material requests for scientific research, please contact:
Collection Curator
Professor Emeritus
Office: Tate Hall, 385-15
Email: alexa001@umn.edu
For information regarding meteorite classifications, available analytical techniques, and costings, please contact:
Classification Lead
EPMA Lab Manager
Office: Tate Hall, S-104
Email: jtmitche@umn.edu
You can contact the department at:
Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences
College of Science and Engineering
University of Minnesota
John T. Tate Hall, Room 150
116 Church Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Phone: 612-624-1333
Fax: 612-625-3819
Email: esci@umn.edu
Website: cse.umn.edu/esci
Please note that whilst we may be able to offer some advice about potential meteorites via email, we are unable to provide meteorite classifications for free. Information on how to register as a customer to access our analytical facilities can be found on the UMN Characterization Facility website.