The BS in Geosciences at Penn State offers a broad-based Earth systems education, combining geology, hydrology, geochemistry, and climate science. Students analyze Earth processes from the core to the atmosphere, exploring interactions among rocks, water, air, and life. The curriculum emphasizes computational modeling, data interpretation, and environmental decision-making. With robust research opportunities and global field experiences, students gain skills applicable to climate science, planetary geology, resource management, and environmental policy.
Modeling groundwater contamination in agricultural basins
Paleogeographic mapping using fossil and isotope data
Simulating feedback loops in global climate models
Developing a web tool for earthquake risk visualization
Studying soil geochemistry in post-mining landscapes
Analyzing glacier melt trends using MODIS satellite data
Reconstructing paleoenvironments from cave speleothems
Geochemical fingerprinting of local water sources
Comparative analysis of Earth and Mars surface geology
Building an open-source GIS toolkit for environmental monitoring
Quantifying urban heat island effects using LIDAR
Mapping sinkhole susceptibility zones
Using drones for coastal erosion tracking
Measuring carbon fluxes in permafrost-affected regions
Modeling effects of ocean acidification on carbonate systems
Creating a geoscience learning game for high school students
Analysis of climate data from Antarctic ice sheets
Predicting wildfire patterns using topographic models
Digital field guide development for regional geological features
Research on the role of mineral dust in global temperature regulation
Combine curiosity, science, and impact in this cross-disciplinary program exploring Earth’s dynamic systems.
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