Graduate Program

The core of the graduate research program in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (EAS) at Purdue University is found in three broad scientific areas that are at the forefront of earth systems discovery and learning.
EAS offers graduate research programs leading to the Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees. We are a multidisciplinary department of the College of Science. Our research uses mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, statistics, and computer modeling to address some of the most challenging interdisciplinary questions about the past, present, and future state of the earth system. Many of our research programs include field work in the U.S. or abroad. Our department is equipped with state of the art computer and laboratory facilities for calculation, visualization, and experimentation. Our former students are now employed by major research institutions, liberal arts colleges, government agencies, and industry.

 

 

Meet Our Alums

Beverly Barnhart
Current Position:
Energy Technology Steward, U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency
Degrees:
B.S. Heidelberg College 1976
M.S. Purdue University, Atmos. Physics/Meteorology, 1979
M.S. National War College 2006
Paul Krishna
Current Position:
Environmental Programs Manager, ExxonMobil Corporation
Degrees:
B.S. Univ. of Delaware 1986
M.S. Purdue Univ, Geoscience 1988
Michael Sabones
Current Position:
Meteorologist-in-Charge, National Weather Service
Degrees:
B.S. Bradley University 1981
M.S. Purdue Univ, Engineering Geology 1984

Additional Information

FUTURE      CURRENT
Graduate Students      Graduate Students
Graduate School Request for Information   How to file a Plan of Study
EAS Graduate Admissions Information   EAS Graduate Program Regulations - Prior to Fall 2008
Apply to Purdue Graduate Program   EAS Graduate Program Regulations - Fall 2008 to Fall 2011
Graduate Student Funding   EAS Graduate Program Regulations - Spring 2012 to present
Graduate Counselor - Kathy Kincade   Thesis/Dissertation Information
  Spring 2012 textbook list

 

Additional Resources for Current Graduate Students

  • NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
    Applications are now available. Deadline is roughly in early November <more>

    •  

  • Travel Grants
    Several travel grants opportunities are available for EAS graduate students <more>

    •  

  • Professional Development
    The Graduate School offers several opportunities for professional growth outside the classroom <more>

    •  

  • Presidential Management Fellows Program
    PMF is designed to attract to Federal service outstanding men and women from a variety of academic disciplines and career paths who have a clear interest in and commitment to excellence in the leadership and management of public policies and programs. <more>

    •  

 

© 2012 Purdue University
An equal access/equal opportunity university
Copyright Complaints

Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences, Purdue University
550 Stadium Mall Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907 USA     Phone: (765) 494-3258 - Fax: (765) 496-1210
If you have trouble accessing this page because of a disability, please contact webmaster at: webmaster@science.purdue.edu