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Atmospheric science
George Mason University

Atmospheric, Oceanic & Earth Sciences

In This Department

Join us in working to better understand our planet.

From simulating atmospheric temperature to explaining geological layers to tracing ocean circulation, the Atmospheric Science, Climate, and Earth Science Department gives students new tools to explore our planet. You will benefit from the wide range of faculty expertise across undergraduate and graduate programs in AOES.

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Atmospheric, Oceanic & Earth Sciences News & Events

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Climate change Kinter

Kinter comments on climate change ahead of COP26

Bradon Long
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Mason Hosts Atmospheric Modeling Conference

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AOES researchers contribute to findings of climate models regarding changes to Pacific Ocean currents

Jim Shelton
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NASA Spotlight on Climate Dynamics Alum

Graduate Research Assistantships

Financial support is available for doctoral students

Climate Dynamics Students

A research powerhouse pushing boundaries of climate dynamics and prediction

Students learn the fundamentals of weather and atmospheric dynamics, participate in the research leadership of AOES in climate modeling, and benefit from the many facilities conducting atmosphere-related research and operations in the Washington, D.C. area.

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Visit Us On Campus

Contact our program coordinators or main office to learn more about the department or schedule a visit.

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  • AOES Main Offices

    3451 Exploratory Hall and 109 Research Hall Phone: 703-993-5394

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Exploratory Hall at George Mason University Fairfax Campus

Support our department

The Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Earth Sciences Department gratefully accept donations to provide student scholarships and support program operations.

Department of Atmospheric, Oceanic and Earth Sciences: Provides general operations support to the Atmospheric, Oceanic and Earth Sciences Departments 

Climate and Atmospheric Sciences Undergraduate Scholarship Fund: Provides scholarship support for undergraduates pursuing an Atmospheric Sciences degree. This scholarship is available to full and part-time students, in-state or out-of-state, and is based on academic merit. 

Jagadish and Anastasia Shukla AOES Endowed Fellowship: Provides fellowship support for Climate Dynamics PhD students. Recipients must be full-time, may be in-state, out-of-state, or international students. Will qualify on the basis of academic merit. 

Geology Program: Provides operational support for the Geology Program 

College of Science Vision Fund: Provides general operational support for the College of Science  

Why AOES at Mason?

Over 80,000

Approximate number of times AOES faculty articles were cited in the scientific literature.

20

Average class lab size. 

5

Number of degree programs offered by the department to undergraduate and graduate students.