Graduate Programs in Geosciences
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The Geosciences Department offers the following graduate degree programs: M.S. in Geoscience with a concentration in Earth and Space Sciences M.A.T in Earth Science (through the School for Professional Development) As the core discipline examining Earth's natural processes and materials,Geosciences boasts unparalleled diversity. Spurred by urgent scientific and social questions, ranging from environmental concerns to the origin and evolution of the planet itself, the Geosciences are experiencing remarkable growth, with excellent career opportunities. The Geosciences encompass many disciplines including geology, geochemistry, and geophysics, and its interdisciplinary nature fosters natural links not only with chemistry and physics, but also with environmental science, materials science, engineering, biology, and health fields. Developments in technology and new innovative approaches have transformed graduate study in many areas within Geosciences, and students participate in research utilizing state-of-the-art instrumentation and facilities. Graduate students may choose among degree programs with emphasis in different areas in Geosciences. Ph.D. and M.S. thesis-based programs are offered with concentrations in areas including seismology and tectonics, mineral and rock physics, crystal chemistry, geochemistry, petrology, and sedimentary geology (described in more detail below). The department is always eager to admit new qualified graduate students, particularly students with an interest in our current areas of research. The Department of Geosciences occupies a modern, well-equipped building that houses extensive experimental and analytical labs, faculty and graduate student offices, numerous computers and workstations, a machine shop, an electronics support group. The Center for Environmental Molecular Science, Mineral Physics Institute, the Long Island Groundwater Research Institute (LIGRI), the Marine Sciences Research Center (MSRC), and nearby Brookhaven National Laboratory offer additional support and laboratory facilities for graduate student research. In particular, the National Synchrotron Light Source (NSLS) at Brookhaven offers unparalleled opportunities for faculty and graduate students to perform unique experiments requiring high-intensity X-rays and is only 20 miles away. New graduate students in these programs are typically supported with a full tuition waiver and a competitive annual salary. Other graduate student fellowship opportunities offered by Stony Brook University are another means of support. In addition, qualified students might also wish to submit proposals to the NSF (National Science Foundation) for pre-doctoral support. Students who maintain good academic progress in course work and research almost always enjoy continued support (at the same or higher levels as described above) until they have obtained their degree. The department also offers a non-thesis M.S. program in hydrogeology focused primarily on training professionals in environmentally related fields. In addition there is an M.A.T. in Earth Science, which leads to provisional certification for teaching earth science in secondary schools of New York State, and an M.S. in Geosciences with a concentration in Earth and Space Sciences. These programs generally do not provided tuition waivers or salary support.
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Areas of Emphasis in Graduate Study and Research Areas of Emphasis in Graduate Study and Research |
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Further Information: Geosciences Graduate School Brochure |
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Contacts For further information on the Geosciences programs, please contact: Graduate Program Coordinator: B. Yvonne Barbour
Much useful information can also be found on the Graduate School Website
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News & Announcements
Geosciences Department Newsletter
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Professors John Parise and Artem Oganov pursue Materials Genome Initiative
Professor Deanne Rogers finds evidence for past groundwater on Mars
Professor Robert Liebermann accepts Edward A. Flinn Award
Professor Scott McLennan selected for NASA's Mars Science Laboratory Team
Professor Timothy Glotch receives NSF Career Award
Geosciences PhD Francis McCubbin receives Presidential Early Career Award
Professor Scott McLennan on NASA team that finds new evidence for water at Mars crater
Geoscience Researchers Develop Numerical Model to Better Forecast Forces Behind Earthquakes
Geoscience Professor Don Weidner selected to receive Inge Lehman Medal
Geoscience researchers find that natural minerals disinfect drinking water
Professor Dan Davis publishes 4th edition of "Turn Left at Orion"
Stony Brook PhD and Faculty Advisor Show that the Moon Isn't as Dry as Previously Thought
The Department welcomes its new faculty member, Deanne Rogers
Jerome Varriale, Geosciences major, Named URECA Researcher of the Month
