Atmospheric, Oceanic & Earth Sciences
Join us in working to better understand our planet.
From simulating atmospheric temperature to explaining geological layers to tracing ocean circulation, the Department of Atmospheric, Oceanic and Earth Sciences 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.
Graduate Symposium
2026 Earth System Observations and Modeling Graduate Symposium, April 10th. Accepting Abstracts.
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.
Fairfax Campus, Exploratory Hall 3451 and Research Hall 109
4400 University Drive, MSN 5F2, Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone: 703-993-5394
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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.
6
Number of degree programs offered by the department to undergraduate and graduate students.