Oregon State University's College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences is an internationally recognized leader in the study of the Earth as an integrated system. It spans the natural science disciplines and creates strong linkages with the social sciences both within the college and university. We prepare students and enable faculty to explore new ideas and address complex issues of planetary-scale science. With a focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, collaboration and exploration, the college builds on a strong tradition of analytical and computational technology. Such advancements allow faculty and students to create and integrate novel observing systems and numerical models, pursue real-time and mobile applications, collaborate locally and globally, and ultimately build new frontiers in research, teaching and publishing.