Research

The World is our field site!

The Department of Geology offers a comprehensive course of study leading to the M.S. in Geology or Ph.D. in Applied Geology. Our degree programs allow for great flexibility and a personalized course of study.

In the graduate programs, emphasis is placed on research designed not only to advance the understanding of the geological sciences, but also to solve societal problems. Research projects mentored by our faculty thus span a range of basic and applied research and have been externally funded by a variety of sources including: NASA, NSF, Ohio SeaGrant, Ohio Department of Transportation, and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

Faculty and students are currently working on research with field sites from projects on each continent and in several ocean basins.

Degree programs are available in the following specialties:  

• Environmental & Engineering Geology
  
• Invertebrate Paleontology
  
• Quaternary Studies and Climate Change
  

Additional opportunities for Graduate level research:

Kent State Research Facilities

IGERT Environmental Aquatic Resource Sensing