A Place for All

It is a place where students and scholars from all backgrounds belong, and where diverse experiences and perspectives are critically important to shaping our understanding of the natural world, the influence of humans on our world, and our future. Our work advances the understanding of geological, oceanographic, and climate processes, and we explore the complex interactions among natural processes and how they impact society.  

We recognize that EOS research has the power to provide or deprive communities of resources, policies, and regulation. There is value to different ways of knowing, as well as real-world benefits for having many voices contributing to science.

We offer many ways to get involved. EOS happens in the classroom, the laboratory, and the field, and our learning activities are designed to welcome all students to all these spaces. Our classrooms are accessible to all learners and are equipped with technology that assists learning. Our laboratories are designed for equitable access, including adjustable lab benches, chairs, and accessible hoods. Our microscopy lab has two large computer monitors that project microscope data in real time, and we have specialized glasses to enhance color spectra sensitivity. Course research projects use computation and modeling to address research questions using large datasets. We have developed labs at field sites that are more accessible. We have designed field protocols to foster a sense of community and to ensure safety for all participants. 

We ask questions with broad impact. What steps do we need to take to manage fresh water supplies for humanity now and in the future? How can we feed a growing population and provide a sustainable supply of energy? How does the current rate of change compare with the past, and what have been the consequences of change in the past? How do we help cultivate climate resilience, especially for those who are most vulnerable? 

We are preparing students—as future scientists, policymakers, journalists, artists, and others—to address some of our world’s most pressing problems. Earth and oceanographic science is local and global; it is of the past, present, and future. It is a place where everyone belongs
 

How To Get Involved in EOS Research

How To Get Involved With The EOS Department