Climate Dynamics Ph.D.

The mission of the Ph.D. Degree Program in Climate Dynamics is to train the next generation of scientists in climate dynamics and related fields. Graduates of the program will have learned to carry out independent and innovative scientific research. This may include emphasis on atmospheric dynamics, land surface processes or oceanography, but a familiarity with the interactions between the elements of the climate system is essential. The graduate will have a demonstrated ability in theory, numerical modeling, or advanced data analysis. The core curriculum is designed to cover the essential knowledge base, which all students are expected to master.

What is Climate Dynamics?

Collaboration with COLA

The Department benefits from close ties with the
Center for Ocean-Land-Atmosphere Studies (COLA) of the Institute of Global Environment and Society (IGES), an independent nonprofit research institution. IGES is located in Calverton, MD, north of Washington, D.C., and about 25 miles from Mason's Fairfax Campus.  COLA is a national leader in advancing the understanding and modeling of climate variability.