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    Our department offers undergraduate degree programs in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, and Marine Studies for students interested in an earth-focused or interdisciplinary approach to finding solutions to environmental problems. We also offer graduate-level courses that support the Certificate in Geographic Information Systems in the College of Professional Studies.

    Northeastern's experiential learning requirement means that every student will participate in at least one significant activity (Co-op, research, internship, study abroad, etc.) that provides an opportunity to come face-to-face with authentic situations or real-world problems that are typically beyond the scope of what faculty can help you experience in traditional classroom teaching. We invite you to explore our website to learn more about the opportunities we offer.

Spotlights

Annette Govindarajan Featured in Journal of Plankton Research

Earth and Environmental Sciences would like to congratulate Annette Govindarajan on her article featured in the Journal of Plankton Research titled “A molecular phylogeny of the Thaliacea.”

To read the full article, please visit this link.

Congratulations to our EES 2011 Condit Award Winners!

Earth and Environmental Sciences would like to congratulate the following students:
-Liam Holland (B.A. in Environmental Studies and Political Science)
-Yanina Kupava (B.S. in Environmental Science)
-Kelsey Boss (B.A. in Environmental Studies and International Affairs)

The Condit Award was established in 1940 through the generosity of Sears B. Condit. The award is presented annually to graduating seniors with the top 100 GPAs in the University. Each award carries a stipend as well as a certificate of achievement.

Annette Govindarajan: 3Qs: Lionfish roar into tropical waters

Invasive species can wreak havoc on ecosystems, like the Atlantic Ocean off the Southeastern U.S. and the Caribbean. Researchers have struggled in recent years to combat the presence of lionfish — which are native to the Indo-Pacific waters. Annette Govindarajan, an instructor in Northeastern University’s Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, explores the dangers that this fish and other invasive species present.

To view her discussion on the invasive lionfish species, please view the article.

News

MSC Graduate Student Blog Launched!

In this blog, you’ll hear from a team of five talented graduate students who are currently studying at the Marine Science Center. You’ll not only read about some of the exciting research they are involved in, but also find out about a little bit about their other interests along the way.

To see the blog, click here.

Valerie Perini discusses her experience at the Marine Science Center

For more videos, click here.

MSC merges with Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

The College of Science is happy to announce the merging of the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences and the Marine Science Center (MSC).

Northeastern University’s Board of Trustees recently approved the move – making the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences the new home department for MSC and related faculty members. (Marine Science and related faculty will retain partial appointments in the Department of Biology.)

For the rest of the article, click here.

Events

Northeastern University Open Houses

Saturday, October 8, 2011 and
Saturday, November 12, 2011

Spend a day on campus to learn more about what Northeastern has to offer you. This Open House program is designed to allow you flexibility to explore the many opportunities available for undergraduates. Pick and choose from the sessions below to design your schedule. Please note, certain sessions run repeatedly so please select the sessions that are most convenient for you.

Follow the link below to register today!

http://www.northeastern.ed​u/admissions/visitcampus/o​pen_house.html

NU Marine Science Center Open House

Come to the Northeastern University Marine Science Center’s annual Open House!
430 Nahant Road, Nahant, MA 01908
10am – 3pm on Saturday, October 1, 2011

Includes:
-Guided Tidepool and Geology walks
-Marine Research Exhibits
-Marine Life Exhibits
-Touch Tanks
-Tours of the Vertebrate Studies Center, WWII Bunker, and Solar Observatory.
-Children’s activities

All ages welcome! Cost:Free 

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