The Department of Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences (MEAS) at North Carolina State University is one of the largest interdisciplinary physical science departments in the nation. MEAS offers graduate and undergraduate degrees in Atmospheric Science/Meteorology, Geology, and Marine Science.

MEAS is awarded a new NOAA climate center.

Wolfpack in the Vortex blog - MEAS' Dr. Matt Parker and his grad students are chasing tornadoes this summer as they participate in the VORTEX2 project. Hear Dr. Parker's interview with NC's Scott Fitzgerald on WPTF-680 AM Radio, Tuesday, May 12, 2009. You can also watch their Weather Channel-produced interview on YouTube.

Proteins and Soft Tissue from an 80 million-year-old Hadrosaur show that molecules preserve over time. See Dr. Mary Schweitzer's May 1 article in Science Magazine.

Dr. David Eggleston was named an Outstanding Extension Service Award recipient for the College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences. This award is given in recognition of his dedication and demonstrated achievements in serving the people of North Carolina.

CMAST's Faciities Coordinator, Ernie Yeager, was honored by the College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (PAMS) with an SPA Award of Excellence.