Department of Geology, Portland State University
A Vibrant Young Department in a Geological Frontier
The department of Geology at Portland State University takes advantage of the region’s
spectacular landscapes in the Pacific Northwest to study problems of local, national, and
international interest. PSU students and faculty work collaboratively with neighboring academic
institutions, agencies, and community partners to address fundamental research questions with
important applications.
We provide a wide range of educational pathways and offer research opportunities to undergraduates and graduate students within the MS Geology program and doctoral students in the cross- and interdisciplinary Earth, Environment and Society (EES) PhD program. Student success is fostered by an intimate departmental climate, faculty access, and student-focused
research.