Understanding Our Planet

The oceans, atmosphere and landscape all influence one another. Faculty and researchers in our department work across these environments to tackle the grand scientific challenges of today and tomorrow. MEAS is dedicated to excellence in research, teaching and promoting a diverse and inclusive environment that allows all members of the department to thrive.

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Your studies in the MEAS department build a strong foundation for future graduate study or work in the field.

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Graduate Students

Joining the MEAS department opens many opportunities for your academic and professional career.

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Faculty and Researchers

Faculty, graduate students and other researchers represent a wide array of expertise in an ever-changing field.

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95% Placement

Nearly all MEAS graduate degree recipients in the past five years found employment in their fields or went on to further graduate study.

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MEAS researchers developed HazMapper

a freely available, global geo-hazard mapping application running in the cloud on Google Earth Engine

Mar 27

Monday3:30 PM

MEAS Department Seminar

Mar 29

Wednesday12:00 PM

MEAS Special Seminar

Mar 31

Friday9:30 AM

MEAS Ph.D. Graduate Student Defense

Globorataloides hexagonus shell recovered from a deep-sea sediment core in the tropical Pacific ocean

Map of Ancient Ocean ‘Dead Zones’ Could Predict Future Locations, Impacts

A map of ancient oceanic “dead zones” could help us plan for the future as the Earth grows warmer.

Wildfire Smoke May Have Amplified Arctic Phytoplankton Bloom

Smoke from a Siberian wildfire may have transported enough nitrogen to parts of the Arctic Ocean to amplify a phytoplankton bloom.

When Volcanology and Art Collide

Arianna Soldati talks about a unique collaboration between volcanologists and glass artists.