Welcome to Geosciences at OSU

The Department of Geosciences at Oregon State University offers competitive advantages to career oriented potential students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. These competitive advantages include an outstanding faculty with active research and teaching programs, a collegial and cooperative learning environment, a desirable mix of field, laboratory, and computer-based approaches to teaching and learning, and an array of degree programs including geography, geology and earth science. OSU is ranked among the top 25 geosciences programs in the United States (Geotimes, May, 2003, p. 15). It is located in Corvallis, Oregon where the quality of life is high and outdoor recreation opportunities are in close proximity.

News and Events

The "Oregon: 150 Years of Statehood; 150 Million Years in the Making" exhibit will be on display at the Oregon State Capital Building in Salem for all of 2009-2010. The exhibits are in the Galleria on the main floor of the State Capital. State Capital hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. Details on the exhibit can be found here.

Showcasing Oregon's Stunning Geology from President Ray's quarterly report.

Bard of Boulders from President Ray's quarterly report.
Read how Geology Professor Bob Lillie tells stories of the planet-shaping forces in poetic terms.

Undergraduate News

Enjoy photos from the GeoClub trips
GeoClub Trip to Spain, 2007
GeoClub Trip to Death Valley, 2008 Part I
GeoClub Trip to Death Valley, 2008 Part II

Alumni News

Recent graduate begins a career in exploration geology.

Samples of Graduate Student Research