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Is Environmental Science For You?

Majors in environmental science can expect:

  • A practical, experiential curriculum focused on the characterization and management of natural resources and emphasizing the collection and analysis of field data;
  • A strong job market upon completion (featuring a wide variety of interesting jobs with decent pay and good potential for advancement without having a graduate degree); and
  • Post-graduate work that may directly contribute to the preservation of natural resources and healthy ecosystems.


Rachel Kopec transfers a water sample from Trout Pond during an Environmental Chemistry Lab. This sampling is part of a water quality monitoring investigation being conducted by the Environmental Science faculty and students for the Southampton Town Board of Trustees.

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Most employers of environmental science graduates are looking for creative, independent thinkers who want to work outdoors, interact with the public, and take responsibility for multiple projects. Does that sound like you?


The Environmental Geology Class 2001 at Montauk Point prior to a grueling beach lab.

 

 

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