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School of Earth, Environment and Society

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Research Areas

At the School of Earth, Environment & Society, our research is dedicated to tackling the big questions that shape society and the environment. We know that finding real-world solutions requires an interdisciplinary view, which is why we bring together insights from both the natural and social sciences. Dive into the major research areas below to see what our faculty and students are focused on!

Mt. Hood

Climate

Aerial view of crosswalk with people walking in all directions

Culture, Community & Place

Close-up of crab at Boiler Bay

Ecology & Ecosystems

Professors and students collecting data in forest

Forests

Color-coded map of geologic hazards in Portland metro area

GIS, Spatial Data Science & Modeling

Post-fire landslide on highway

Hazards & Reslience

Student surveyer asking passer-by question along waterfront walking path

Human Dimensions of Environmental Change & Management

Students looking at lava rocks

Landscape Dynamics

Oregon State Capitol

Policy & Governance

Students collaborating on a project around lab tables in a classroom in Vernier Science Center

STEM Equity

Cyclist riding across the Hawthorne Bridge into Portland, with the city skyline in the background.

Urban Society & Environment

Student stands on a rock in a river, using equipment to test water quality.

Water

Mt. Hood

Climate

Aerial view of crosswalk with people walking in all directions

Culture, Community & Place

Close-up of crab at Boiler Bay

Ecology & Ecosystems

Professors and students collecting data in forest

Forests

Color-coded map of geologic hazards in Portland metro area

GIS, Spatial Data Science & Modeling

Post-fire landslide on highway

Hazards & Reslience

Student surveyer asking passer-by question along waterfront walking path

Human Dimensions of Environmental Change & Management

Students looking at lava rocks

Landscape Dynamics

Oregon State Capitol

Policy & Governance

Students collaborating on a project around lab tables in a classroom in Vernier Science Center

STEM Equity

Cyclist riding across the Hawthorne Bridge into Portland, with the city skyline in the background.

Urban Society & Environment

Student stands on a rock in a river, using equipment to test water quality.

Water

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