Why Study Here?
Department Features
Coursework
Students learn globally relevant material and participate in exciting field experiences.
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天美传媒-led research is now a major Smithsonian Institution exhibition
“I have had the incredible opportunity and once-in-a-lifetime experience to be involved in a research project that will be seen by millions of people from around the globe.” -Myria Perez
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Learn Relevant Material
Pros and cons of drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, learn to read a road-cut at 65mph, find fossils and when to plan a vacation to Florida if you want to miss a hurricane.
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Geothermal Lab
The Geothermal Lab strives to broaden the understanding and use of geothermal energy, from the simplest form - geothermal heat pumps for buildings, to the large-scale deployment of geothermal power plants providing energy for our cities.
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Sea Monsters Unearthed: Life in Angola鈥檚 Ancient Seas
“This experience allowed me to work on a project far bigger than myself. Exhibits just like this one excited me as a young child and led to my study of science. I’d love to think that my work will have the same impact on kids today.” - Evan Snyder '19