Discover Your Path. Shape Our Future.

PSU's School of Earth, Environment and Society (SEES) is training future scientists, researchers, and changemakers who are ready to address the planet's most pressing challenges with curiosity and collaboration.

  • Place-Based Learning: Live and study in a dynamic city with easy access to the ocean, mountains, and forests.
  • Interdisciplinary by Design: Learn from experts across the natural and social sciences — gaining diverse perspectives and a broader toolkit to tackle real-world challenges.
  • Research with Impact: Be part of groundbreaking work in conservation, environmental justice, resilience, sustainability, and more. Partner with local agencies, nonprofits, and communities to create solutions that work for people and the planet.
  • Commitment to Justice: Join a community that prioritizes equity, accessibility, and the wellbeing of all people and places.

We’re more than a school — we’re a launchpad for working toward a more just, resilient, and sustainable future.