Our world‑renowned faculty don’t just push the boundaries of geoscience—they redefine them. Routinely honored with national awards and celebrated for groundbreaking discoveries, they drive innovation that shapes our understanding of Earth’s systems. Their passion for research, mentorship, and collaboration inspires the next generation of scientists to think boldly, explore fearlessly, and lead with curiosity. Together, they elevate our department and make Penn State a powerhouse of scientific excellence.
ACADEMY MEMBERS
American Academy of Arts and Sciences
- Richard Alley, Evan Pugh University Professor of Geosciences
- Susan Brantley, Barnes Professor and Evan Pugh University Professor of Geosciences
- James Kasting, Evan Pugh University Professor Emeritus of Geosciences
French Academy of Sciences
- Susan Brantley, Barnes Professor and Evan Pugh University Professor of Geosciences
National Academy of Engineering
- Derek Elsworth, Professor of Geosciences and John and Willie Leone Family Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering
- Barry Voight, Professor Emeritus of Geology and GeoEngineering
National Academy of Sciences
- Richard Alley, Evan Pugh University Professor of Geosciences
- Susan Brantley, Barnes Professor and Evan Pugh University Professor of Geosciences
- Katherine Freeman, Evan Pugh University Professor of Geosciences
- James Kasting, Evan Pugh University Professor Emeritus of Geosciences
- Lee Kump, John Leone Dean in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, Professor of Geosciences
FELLOWS OF PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
- Richard Alley, Evan Pugh University Professor of Geosciences
- Michael Arthur, Professor Emeritus of Geosciences
- Kevin Furlong, Professor of Geosciences
- Russell Graham, Professor Emeritus of Geosciences and Director of the EMS Museum and Art Gallery
- James Kasting, Evan Pugh University Professor Emeritus of Geosciences
- Will White, Professor Emeritus of Geosciences
- Peter Wilf, Professor of Geosciences
American Geophysical Union (AGU)
- Charles Ammon, Professor of Geosciences
- Richard Alley, Evan Pugh University Professor of Geosciences
- Sridhar Anandakrishnan, Professor of Geosciences
- Susan Brantley, Barnes Professor and Evan Pugh University Professor of Geosciences
- Katherine Freeman, Evan Pugh University Professor of Geosciences
- James Kasting, Evan Pugh University Professor Emeritus of Geosciences
- Lee Kump, John Leone Dean in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, Professor of Geosciences
- Chris Marone, Professor of Geosciences
- Andrew Nyblade, Department Head and Professor of Geosciences
- Rudy Slingerland, Professor Emeritus of Geosciences
- Barry Voight, Professor Emeritus of Geosciences
David and Lucille Packard Fellow in Science and Engineering
- Richard Alley, Evan Pugh University Professor of Geosciences
- Susan Brantley, Barnes Professor and Evan Pugh University Professor of Geosciences
- Peter Wilf, Professor of Geosciences
Geochemical Society
- Katherine Freeman, Evan Pugh University Professor of Geosciences
- Susan Brantley, Barnes Professor and Evan Pugh University Professor of Geosciences
Geological Society of America
- Richard Alley, Evan Pugh University Professor of Geosciences
- Timothy Bralower, Professor of Geosciences
- Susan Brantley, Barnes Professor and Evan Pugh University Professor of Geosciences
- Dave Eggler, Professor Emeritus of Geosciences
- Donald Fisher, Associate Head for Graduate Programs and Professor of Geosciences
- Katherine Freeman, Evan Pugh University Professor of Geosciences
- Kevin Furlong, Professor of Geosciences
- David Gold, Professor Emeritus of Geosciences
- Peter Heaney, Professor of Geosciences
- Lee Kump, John Leone Dean in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, Professor of Geosciences
- Mark Patzkowsky, Professor of Geosciences
- Barry Voight, Professor Emeritus of Geosciences
- Timothy White, Research Professor in the Earth and Environmental Systems Institute
- Peter Wilf, Professor of Geosciences
Geological Association of Canada
- David Gold, Professor Emeritus of Geosciences
Guggenheim Fellows
- Hubert Barnes, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Geochemistry
- Katherine Freeman, Evan Pugh University Professor of Geosciences
Mineralogical Society of America
- Dave Eggler, Professor Emeritus of Geosciences
- Will White, Professor Emeritus of Geosciences
Paleontological Society
- Mark Patzkowsky, Professor of Geosciences
- Peter Wilf, Professor of Geosciences
Royal Societies
- Richard Alley, Evan Pugh University Professor of Geosciences (United Kingdom)
Sloan Foundation Research Fellowship in Earth Systems
- Kimberly Lau, Assistant Professor of Geosciences
PENN STATE HONORS AND AWARDS
Evan Pugh University Professors
- Richard Alley, Evan Pugh University Professor of Geosciences
- Susan Brantley, Barnes Professor and Evan Pugh University Professor of Geosciences
- Katherine Freeman, Evan Pugh University Professor of Geosciences
- James Kasting, Evan Pugh University Professor Emeritus of Geosciences
Faculty Scholar Medals
- Richard Alley, Evan Pugh University Professor of Geosciences
- Susan Brantley, Barnes Professor and Evan Pugh University Professor of Geosciences
- James Kasting, Evan Pugh University Professor Emeritus of Geosciences
- Hiroshi Ohmoto, Professor Emeritus of Geosciences
- Barry Voight, Professor Emeritus of Geosciences
College of Earth and Mineral Sciences Awards
In pursuit of its mission to seek and to disseminate knowledge, the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences promotes excellence in the academic and professional activities of our faculty. To recognize the excellence of our faculty, each year the college acknowledges their achievements at the annual Wilson Awards Banquet.
