About the Department of Environmental Science (ENVS)
Our program trains students to become effective advocates for the environment. The curriculum consists of rigorous science- and policy-based courses and experiential learning that prepare our students for exciting careers in the environmental field. The program offers undergraduate (BA/BS) and graduate (MS) degrees and a certificate (CERT) in environmental assessment.
ENVS News
The Environmental Studies Program is now the Department of Environmental Science. Please check this site for events marking this important milestone. In addition, Congratulations are in order!
- Casey Roe '09 and Drew Veysey '10 were awarded the Morris K Udall Foundations Scholarships ( more...).
- Stephanie Laporte '08 and Amanda Seibel '08 were inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, the oldest undergraduate honors organization in the United States.
- Claire Roby '08 was awarded the 2008 University Student Award for Outstanding Service to the University Community.
- John Adamec, a graduate student in the program, was named as a finalist for the Presidential Management Fellows Program.
- Take a look at an article in the Washington Post featuring a graduate of our program, Liz Tylander, who made a documentary on community agriculture efforts [ click here for the WaPo story] [ click here to visit the documentary website]
- Check our Dr. MacAvoy’s fall-08 course titled ENVS-396/696 Science and Policy of Climate and Energy (TF 12:45-2:00) and the great list of speakers.
- Take a look at a video featuring Dr. Kim and colleagues discussing the state of coral reefs presented by the Koshland Museum of the National Academy of Sciences and the American Society of Microbiology.
Contact Information:
Department of Environmental Science, Hurst 101
American University
4400 Massachusetts Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20016-8007
voice 202.885.2176 | fax. 202.885.2182 | environ@american.edu
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