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The Pennsylvania State University Fort Valley State University
CDEP
•Educational Partnership to Increase Diversity within the Geosciences
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Penn State University
Geosciences
A BRIEF INTRODUCTION
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Who are we?
• 38 Faculty• ~120 Graduate Students• ~ 80 Undergraduate
Majors
People
Lots of exciting researchLots of field studySmall classes, supportive environment
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Who are we?
People
National Rankings:
7th overall in Geosciences
3rd in plain old geology
2nd in geochemistry
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What do we study?Rocks, of course, but much more:EarthquakesVolcanoesMountainsLandslidesGlaciersRiversOceansLife on Earth and Elsewhere(?)GroundwaterOil, Gas Mineral ResourcesClimate (Past, Present, Future)
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Kilimanjaro in 1993
2003
We study lots of cool things and hot topics
Hubbard Glacier, Alaska
Mayon Volcano, Phillipines
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There is an obvious societal relevance to
many of the things we study — geologic hazards, energy resources, water
resources
Surface rupture and building damage from
Taiwan earthquake
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Where do we study?
Everywhere...
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Education is just as important to us as
research
Intermediate & Upper-Level
class sizes range from
10-30 students
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PSU Geoscience BS program
perfect for a 3-2 dual degree program
Designed as a 2-yr program
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PSU Geosciences and FVSUBeginning a long-term relationship to help produce outstanding minority geoscientists