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.

COAS in the News

OSU Unveils New Seafloor Mapping of Oregon's Nearshore Ocean (4/23/12)

Peter Clark Named Guggenheim Fellow (4/13/12)

Hatchery, OSU Scientists Link Ocean Acidification to Larval Oyster Failure (4/11/12)

Study: Impact of Warming Climate Doesn't Always Translate to Streamflow (4/6/12)

Rising CO2 Levels Linked to Global Warming During Last Deglaciation (4/4/12)

CMOP Leads Research Campaign on Maiden Voyage of R/V Oceanus (3/26/12)

Scientists Document First Consumption of Abundant Life Form, Archaea (3/12/12)

Antarctic Salty Soil Can Suck Water Out of Atmosphere: Could It Happen on Mars? (2/27/12)

OSU Joins Earthquake Engineering Research Group (2/27/12)

OSU Begins New Natural Resources Leadership Summer Program (2/24/12)

Verena Tunnicliffe to Deliver 'Vents' Lecture on March 1 (2/23/12)