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About the Geoscience Program

Geoscience is the study of our planet, its rocks, oceans, and atmosphere. Many people find a deep personal waterfall, geologistsatisfaction in better understanding our planet and its history and cyclic processes, but there are also important practical applications. Geoscientists use their expertise to monitor changes in the environment, to predict and evaluate how human activities may contribute to environmental change, and to manage the earth's resources. The study of geoscience provides strong preparation for a variety of careers in government, industry and academia, including: environmental law, petroleum exploration, science teaching, science journalism, and research in geology, oceanography, climatology and meterology.

Why Study Geoscience?

After graduation collagegraduation, geoscientists do practically anything including careers in:

  • environmental consulting
  • natural resource management
  • academia
  • space exploration
  • teaching at the K-12 level
  • environmental journalism
  • environmental advocacy and policy
Lansing Hall

HWS Alumni at Carnegie

For more information contact:

John Halfman, Professor of Geoscience, ext. 3918, 112 Lansing Hall


Department Secretaries:
Ann Warner
(315) 781-3586
(8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
Full-Time

Laura Sposato*
(315) 781-3587
(1 - 5 p.m.)
Part-Time

FAX:(315) 781-3860