The College of Earth and Mineral Sciences at Penn State boasts a storied history, one that started in 1859 with the University’s first earth sciences courses and stretches today to the borders of the Commonwealth and beyond. Talented students come to the college from across the country and around the globe to be part of the discoveries and decisions that will shape our planet's future. The Department of Geosciences is one of the 5 departments in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences.
