Resources for Students

Geology in Philadelphia? 

Students in Dr Calabria's GEOL 602 Geotechnics course had their final exam in the "field."  They took data from a well on the Penn campus for use in their final exam. 

Masters of Science in Applied Geosciences students work and study in one of the nation's most distinguished research universities, where they are enriched by a vibrant community of scholars and an extensive network of services.

World-class faculty: recipients of academia's highest honors, including in recent years the National Medal of Science, the Pulitzer Prize and the Kyoto Prize.

Collaboration across disciplines: At the University of Pennsylvania students have access to all twelve graduate and professional schools on one compact campus. There are more than 150 research centers and institutes including:

• Institute for Environmental Studies (IES)
• University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
• Cartographic Modeling Lab
• FELS Institute of Government

World Class Library facilities:

• Extensive Library holdings
• Weigle Information Commons

Comprehensive support services:

• MSAG program advisors
• Writing advisors
• Tutors
• Reference librarians
• Career Services

Thought-provoking Speakers: Students are encouraged to attend lectures by preeminent faculty and professionals in fields including geology, planning, biology, law and business. Talks by national and international figures including Nobel laureates, heads of state and captains of industry are also available.

• Institute for Environmental Studies Seminar Series
• Earth & Environmental Science Department Seminars
• GeoLunch

Links with the Philadelphia Professional Community: Students in the MSAG program can take courses taught by local geological professionals. These professionals often help students find internships, part-time employment and jobs after graduation.

Research Opportunities Outside of Penn: students in the MSAG program have the opportunity to work in collaboration with many research institutions and groups outside of Penn including:

• Stroud Water Research Center
• Academy of Natural Sciences
• Smithsonian Institution
• Philadelphia Global Water Initiative