Geology investigates the origin, history, composition and structure of Earth, enabling professional geologists to survey earthquakes and volcanoes; find oil, gas and mineral resources; develop land-use plans; monitor rivers, lakes and coastlines; and much more.
Our program provides a foundation in the principles of geology and its related sciences with four laboratories, a seismograph and field experiences. A newer track on environmental earth sciences integrates a set of cross-disciplinary environmental science experiences from biological sciences, chemistry, meteorology and physics.
Oswego is ideally located for field studies of Lake Ontario, carbonate and clastic sedimentary rocks of the Lower Paleozoic age, Precambrian rocks of the Adirondacks, Pleistocene glacial features and the pollution of rivers and ground waters. Field trips may include southeastern Pennsylvania, the Chesapeake Bay, Ithaca, Whitaker State Park, and the Catskill Mountains.
You also can perform research with professors around the country, or learn firsthand about field-based research and much more in our Geology Field Program. Build your resume through internships and co-op opportunities, and complete an independent research project under the direction of a faculty adviser. Study geology abroad through through regular coursework or research placements.
This $118 million-dollar facility serves as the home for the mathematics, science, computing and engineering programs. This 230,000 square-foot center features a planetarium, three observation decks, a greenhouse, extensive laboratories and state of-the-art equipment.
My experience at SUNY Oswego has made me more confident. I've had amazing research opportunities in my major and worked with wonderful professors. I find myself learning more and more everyday.
I did research this past summer for three weeks. We focused on the Devonian Mass Extinction. I learned how to conduct research in the field, to solve problems efficiently and use geologic equipment. Being a part of this research opened my eyes to different opportunities in the geology field and how to conduct research efficiently.
I am currently participating in research and it's a great experience. I'm learning different skills that not many other students in my major get to learn. The research is expanding my interests within my major, and allows me to build relationships with my professors and establish connections for possible career paths while also allowing myself to learn so much more than I ever expected.
Before declaring, professors and students from the department reached out to me and voiced their welcoming of any questions or concerns I had regarding the program. It was an amazing way to welcome me to the department and also demonstrated how open they are with hearing concerns or questions and answering them.
Apply for this full-time, paid integrated learning experience that allows you to gain hands on experience in a professional environment.
Apply the knowledge you learn in the classroom to research in the field and laboratory.