The Pennsylvania State University Fort Valley State University CDEP

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The Pennsylvania State University Fort Valley
State UniversityCDEP

• 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?
People

• 38 Faculty
• 120 Graduate Students
• 80 Undergraduate Majors

Lots of exciting research Lots of field
study Small 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 Earthquakes Volca
noes Mountains Landslides Glaciers Rivers Oceans L
ife on Earth and Elsewhere(?) Groundwater Oil,
Gas Mineral Resources Climate (Past, Present,
Future)
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Hubbard Glacier, Alaska
Kilimanjaro in 1993
We study lots of cool things and hot topics
2003
Mayon Volcano, Phillipines
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Surface rupture and building damage from Taiwan
earthquake
There is an obvious societal relevance to many of
the things we study geologic hazards, energy
resources, water resources
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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
Designed as a 2-yr program
perfect for a 3-2 dual degree program
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PSU Geosciences and FVSU
Beginning a long-term relationship to help
produce outstanding minority geoscientists