Penn State Geosciences
College/University - State College, PA, US
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Penn State Geosciences Details
Penn State Geosciences is the place for innovative and integrative Earth science research, education, and service.Learn More about the Geosciences Department here.Integrative Research Faculty, students and staff bring together expertise in the Earth and planetary sciences, biology, chemistry and physics, creating a unique environment for the exploration of Earth-system behavior at the interfaces of the geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, and biosphere. Education at the Cutting Edge Students in Geosciences benefit from, and contribute to cutting-edge research in the Earth sciences. High-tech teaching facilities promote project- and team-based approaches, and high-quality online experiences support face-to-face as well as distance learning.Serving Society Through activities such as Africa Array, Penn State geoscientists are devoted to building a more diverse geosciences work force. We strive to create a better-informed public, prepared to make critical decisions concerning natural resources, natural hazards, and environmental impacts, for example by operating an open seismic network for Pennsylvania.
