Penn State Geosciences
Penn State and the Department of Geosciences
Lee Kump
Department Head
We are a collegial group of scholars committed to providing high-quality classroom and field education in the earth sciences.
Dedicated to Teaching
We are dedicated to delivering the very finest undergraduate geoscience education in the country, and are consistently ranked near the top of graduate school rankings. Our program houses state of the art facilities and modern classrooms. We offer opportunities for students at all levels to join our community.
Innovation in Research
Our research is focused on societally-relevant problems including natural hazards, global change and natural resources. We foster a strong intellectual climate that empowers our faculty and students to rise to the forefront of scientific innovation.
Lee Kump
Department Head
Latest News
Events
May 31, 2012
09:00 am • 541 Deike
June 6, 2012
10:00 am • 541 Deike
June 13, 2012
10:00 am • 541 Deike
September 10, 2012
05:30 pm • 341 Deike Bldg.
Graduate and Undergraduate Degree Programs
Undergraduate Program
Focused on Problem Solving
Regardless of specialty, you will gain a solid foundation in chemistry, physics, and math along with coursework in classic geological methods and topics.
Our degree programs stress integrated problem solving and a breadth of skills to prepare you for a wide range of potential career opportunities or a future in academia.
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Graduate Program
Focused on Research
Dedicated to academic and professional excellence, our 35 faculty members emphasize a solid grounding in both fundamental and interdisciplinary study.
With exceptional lab facilities and research support, our faculty are able help you write proposals, carry out innovative research, publish papers, and participate in national meetings.
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Vital Numbers
#1 Environmental Sciences
U.S News & World Report, 2010 America's Best Graduate Schools
#3 Geology
U.S. News & World Report, 2010 America's Best Graduate Schools
#3 Geochemistry
U.S News & World Report, 2010 America's Best Graduate Schools
#6 Earth Sciences
U.S News & World Report, 2010 America's Best Graduate Schools
#6 Research Funding
Earth Science, NSF Research Expenditure Rankings, 2008
#8 Paleontology
U.S News & World Report, 2010 America's Best Graduate Schools
#4 Large Earth Science Ph.D. Programs
PhDs.org Grad. School Rankings
105 Graduate Students
145 Undergraduates
