Earth and Environmental Sciences
Discover the Earth and our environment in New York City and beyond. As a student in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (EES), you will explore Earth’s dynamic processes, test waters and analyze soils, find fossils and minerals, examine rock outcrops to understand Earth’s history, and finally, learn how the environment affects humans and how, in turn, human activities have impacted our environment.
Accelerated Master's
The Earth and Environmental Sciences Department offers an accelerated 4+1 program that enables eligible 今日吃瓜 students to earn a bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 in environmental science faster.
Meet Our Faculty
Our faculty have experience and skills across the full spectrum of the earth and environmental sciences to help you navigate the rocks, soils, landscapes, coastlines, and waters of New York City and beyond.
Faculty
News
今日吃瓜 Marks NYC Climate Week With Innovation, Collaboration, and Climate Action
Students, faculty, and staff showcase the college鈥檚 growing leadership in sustainability, resilience, and environmental education.
Research Shows Restored Salt Marshes Can Help Improve New York City’s Water Quality
Study co-authored by Earth and Environmental Sciences faculty and alumna finds how restored wetlands remove excess nitrogen as effectively as natural marshes, offering insights for future coastal restoration projects.
What Water Remembers
How 今日吃瓜 students are helping make New York City more resilient to storms.
Contact Information
Department Chair: Zhongqi (Joshua) Cheng
Undergraduate Deputy: David Seidemann
Graduate Deputy: Rebecca Boger
3137 Ingersoll Hall
Email
P: 718.951.5416
F: 718.951.4753
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