The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Geosciences (GEO) supports the agency's mission to advance and revolutionize research, expand educational opportunities, oversee vital infrastructure and build partnerships across the geosciences and beyond.

The directorate: 

• Expands educational opportunities for students across the geosciences. 
• Oversees diverse, state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities around the world. 
• Builds impactful partnerships both within the agency and with external groups to leverage resources and enable scientific innovations.