Education is central to the mission of Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory. Much of the formal teaching is conducted through Columbia's Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, but several degree programs are organized in partnership with other departments and schools within the university... > more
![]() Summer Intern ProgramsThe Earth Intern and Lamont Intern programs offer undergraduates an opportunity to experience scientific research in the Earth, atmospheric, and ocean sciences at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory. |
![]() Grad Students Head WestThe summer 2011 Yellowstone field trip through Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana visited some of North America’s most stunning landscapes. The wide variety of fascinating and unique geological features made it an ideal destination for the type of multi-disciplinary group that characterizes the Ph.D. program's student body. |
![]() PhD Program in Earth and Environmental Sciences Rated Best Overall by the NRC!We are proud to announce that in the most recent rankings of 140 Earth Science Ph.D. programs by the National Research Council (NRC), our program is ranked at the very top! |




