Research Impact 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!

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Explore Student & Faculty Work

Explore the depth and impact of research from the School of Earth, Environment & Society. On PDXScholar, you'll find student theses and dissertations, faculty publications and presentations, project reports, and other scholarly contributions by SEES researchers and graduates.