Graduate Students
Penn State's Department of Geosciences is consistently ranked near the top of graduate school rankings and attracts talented students from around the world. Join one of our prestigious research programs , and you'll be following a line of successful academic and industry scientists that dates back to 1913.
Geosciences Graduate Programs
Chris Marone
Associate Head for Graduate Programs and Research
M.S. and Ph.D. Programs in the Geosciences
Established in 1913, the Department of Geosciences is part of the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, one of the original colleges of the University.
Our Faculty
Dedicated to academic and professional excellence, our 35 faculty members emphasize both fundamental and interdisciplinary study. Backed by exceptional lab facilities and technician support, they will help you write proposals, carry out innovative research, publish papers, and participate in national meetings.
Student Life
Graduate student life is engaging, with frequent seminars, lab-group meetings, field trips, and social events. Annual faculty-student softball games and the "Entropy" party each spring offer ample opportunity for more casual interaction with faculty.
Please browse our site and let us know if you have questions or would like to arrange a visit. We're looking forward to seeing you on campus!
Chris Marone
Associate Head for Graduate Programs and Research
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
