Why is Oregon State University a great place to study geology?
The Geology Program in the Department of Geosciences is part of a large and influential earth science community centered around Oregon State University and the Corvallis area. Complementing our Geology program, renowned teachers and researchers in the College of Forestry, the College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences and the College of Engineering provide a wealth of opportunity for undergraduate geology majors to be involved in geologic course work and research. Nearby offices of the Environmental Protection Agency and US Forest Service provide other research and internship opportunities for undergraduates. Geology majors have access to a dedicated faculty with a variety of skills and interests. Faculty research projects include the study of earthquake hazards in California and the Pacific Northwest; mapping the Oregon Coast Range in search of gas fields; studying mineral deposits in the western U.S.; investigating the structure and origin of mountain ranges around the world; and tr
