Geology Corner is the only corner of Stanford's Outer Quad still being used for its original purpose.
About the School
The School of Earth Sciences is one of three schools at Stanford awarding both graduate and undergraduate degrees. It is composed of four departments and three interdisplinary programs. Research and teaching within the School spans a wide range of disciplines.
- Academic programs at the School
- Contact information at the school, departments, and programs
- Maps and Directions to our buildings and campus
- Our Vision and Mission
- Our Vision
As a world leader in Earth and environmental sciences and engineering, we will create, integrate, and transform fundamental understanding of Earth processes, and use that knowledge to help provide energy, water, and a safe and sustainable planet.
- Our Mission
- To create and effectively disseminate fundamental knowledge about Earth, its resources, and the processes by which it changes;
- To train students and future leaders, and educate the broader public in the Earth and environmental sciences; and
- To integrate, synthesize, and apply scientific and engineering knowledge to societal problems, such as the sustainable use of energy and water resources, the identification and mitigation of risks posed by natural hazards, and the consequences of human activities on the environment.
- The School of Earth Sciences is committed to the principle that has guided it from its formal establishment as a separate school in 1947 — that of harnessing science and engineering for the benefit of humankind. We are committed to the fulfillment of this principle through the accomplishment of our mission.
- We evaluate our programs and goals annually and receive input from the Earth Sciences Advisory Board, a group of volunteers that provide perspectives from industry, government, and other academic institutions.
- We recently completed an outline of the future directions of the school, and our vision and goals. This information was compiled into the 2005 Earth Sciences Strategic Plan.
- Our Mission
- History of the School
- The Earth Sciences have been part of Stanford since the university's first president, David Starr Jordan, hired geologist John Casper Branner to be the first professor.
Learn more about the History of the School. - Employment Opportunities
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