The vision of the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences is:
To lead in innovative research and educate the future leaders in earth and atmospheric sciences for the 21st century, within the context of a premier technological research university.
The mission of the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences is to realize the vision through building pillars of excellence in the following three areas:
- Breakthrough discoveries through research in earth and atmospheric sciences as well as in interdisciplinary research involving the earth system and the environment
- Vibrant learning experiences and environments that prepare students to pioneer the advancement of knowledge in earth and atmospheric sciences and become the future leaders of academia, government and industry
- Public engagement that applies our research to inform public policy, resource management, environmental sustainability, and economic development, both locally and internationally.
Here are some links that will give you some more reasons to consider Georgia Tech, and EAS, as your "top choice" for a quality education in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences.
The Georgia Institute of Technology is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degrees. Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, telephone 404-679-4500, http://www.sacscoc.org for questions about the accreditation of the Georgia Institute of Technology.