The College is a leader in the study of the Earth as an integrated system, providing scientific understanding to address complex environmental challenges.

Global Vision. From the tiniest organisms to satellite studies, COAS research provides a global perspective of the Earth system.

Addressing Needs. Local and national environmental managers and policy makers can make informed decisions based on vital COAS research.

Tools for Understanding. COAS researchers develop and use state-of-the-art sensors and laboratory instruments to study all facets of Earth science.

Unlocking the Future. COAS scientists lead in studying ancient Earth as a means to understand our present and prepare for the future.

50th Anniversary and Reunion

July 17-19, 2009

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COAS in the News

OSU Partnering with Naval Research Lab, Others on Space-borne Coastal Imaging (11/5/09)

Why Are Kilimanjaro's Glaciers Fading? (Time, 11/3/09)

Reunion to Mark Anniversary of OSU's Discovery of Hydrothermal Vents (10/29/09)

Killer foam: Was It a Freak Event or a Warning? (Oregonian, 10/28/09)

OSU Researchers Find Cause of 2008 Offshore Earthquake Swarms (10/26/09)

Hurricane Forcing: Can Tropical Cyclones Be Stopped? (Scientific American, 10/23/09)

Redrawing the Map: Scientists and Fishermen Team up to Find Seafloor Hazards and Habitats (Terra Magazine)

Antarctic Glacier Named After OSU Prof in Honor of NSF Stint (10/22/09)

Nature Study: Scientists Make Important Discovery About Equatorial Cooling (10/12/09)