"Rocks for jocks" was the saying a while ago about geology. That was until they went searching for oil, or granite counter tops became a must have for elegant homes. The environmental science major, and the various facets within it, will allow students to better understand how humans act with, and upon, their natural world. Waste Management, Power Generation, Plant Nurseries, Recycling Centers and many other industries hire Environmental Science graduates. It’s an amazing field with endless possibilities.
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"Through a rigorous set of core courses, track requirements, and a course or project-based capstone experience, our students are primed to make meaningful contributions to environmental scholarship and outreach at local, national and global scales."
(Provided By: Brown University)
"The major is truly interdisciplinary. Students will study and do supervised research with faculty members from the program’s four sponsoring departments—biology, chemistry, geography, and geoscience—as well as participating faculty from chemical and biochemical engineering, anthropology, and civil and environmental engineering"
(Provided By: The University of Iowa)
"We are avid proponents of complementing the theoretical knowledge of biological and environmental concepts, with modern-day practical application. We boast internationally recognized expertise and extensive collaborations with the USDA Forest Service, Hudson Alpha, Department of Energy, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and many state and federal agencies."
(Provided By: Alabama A&M University)
"We also have excellent resources to support your education, ranging from our collection of standard field sampling equipment (multi-parameter sondes, professional GPS receivers, ponar dredges, Van Dorn bottles, plankton nets, Hi-Vol samplers, etc.), to our suite of chemical instrumentation, to our fully featured GIS lab for mapping and spatial analysis."
(Provided By: Lake Superior State University)
"Environmental Science draws on basic knowledge of the physical, chemical, biological, and quantitative aspects of natural systems. The knowledge of how natural systems work is applied to solving problems largely created by human activities."
(Provided By: Western Washington University)
"We empower students to foster community transitions to ecologically resilient, economically sustainable and socially-just energy, food, water and land-use systems. Our students have monitored forests on snowshoes, managed a campus organic farm, addressed climate change and collaborated with diverse global communities."
(Provided By: Western Colorado University)
"The program's objectives are to prepare students who:Will engage in.... environmental work while employed by government agencies and industry or in private consulting jobs that specialize in public works and the inventory, management, design, use, restoration and protection of natural and cultural resources."
(Provided By: SUNY - College of Environmental Science and Forestry)
"The Environmental Science major is grounded in the natural sciences and mathematics. The curriculum also includes a social science component, enabling students to gain an understanding of environmental economic and policy issues. Field experiences, internships, practicums, independent research and travel courses are also emphasized throughout the program.
(Provided By: University of Wisconsin - Green Bay)
Edinboro University - Geo Science
Western Colorado University: Environmental Biology & Ecology / Wildlife & Conservation
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Northern Michigan University: Environmental Science
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