

Earth System Science
Understanding how our planet worksU
Our goal is to understand, predict, and respond to human-caused and natural environmental change at local to global scales. Scientists in our Earth System Science department offer a strong graduate research program across a broad range of environmental and Earth science disciplines for students working toward a doctoral degree. Undergraduate and coterminal master's degrees are offered through the closely related and popular Earth Systems Program.
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Earth system scientists research everything from climate dynamics to coral reefs, ice melt, soil contamination, nutrient cycling, food security, and more.