The College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences is at the forefront of observing and understanding our ever-changing world in support of a sustainable planet. In FY15, the college garnered $39 million in research grants. These dollars enable cutting-edge research critical to society, the economy and the Earth ecosystem.
With support from federal agencies and private foundations alike, we advance understanding of marine "dead zones," climate change impacts, subduction zone earthquakes, tsunamis, harmful algal blooms, wave energy potential and interactions between ocean conditions and commercial fishing stocks. In short, the college is helping people make informed choices about natural resources.
Below is a sampling of the year's awards:
The college also continues to be an integral part of the university's research success. In FY15, Oregon State earned a record level of research funding, bringing in $308.9 million. This achievement represents an 8.38 percent increase over the previous year. In addition, total private sector funding from sponsored contracts, research cooperatives, royalties and other sources has risen 60 percent over the last five years — from $25 million in 2010 to more than $40 million in 2015.
