At the Huxley College Department of Environmental Sciences, our mission is to be a regional partner and national leader in environmental science through education and research related to environmental evaluation, management, remediation and restoration.
Program Goals:
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To train students through academic and practical experiences to address environmental challenges.
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To advance the state of knowledge in the environmental sciences.
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To engage locally, regionally and globally to enhance scientific awareness and support for science-based policy
We address these Program Goals with scholarship that can:
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Assess impacts of natural and anthropogenic events, including fire, chemical production and use, and industrial activities.
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Assess the causes and impacts of global change, including climate change.
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Improve environmental conditions through remediation and restoration.
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Inform managers, policy makers and other stakeholders with work in risk assessment, sustainable energy, environmental monitoring, and global change mitigation or adaptation.
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Investigate and describe physical and ecological processes in freshwater, marine, and terrestrial ecosystems.
- Provide knowledge and services to underserved communities.
We prepare undergraduate students to:
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Apply quantitative skills to environmental issues;
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Apply critical thinking (analytical) skills to environmental issues;
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Write and speak effectively to professional and lay audiences about issues in the field;
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Use theoretical knowledge of environmental sciences in real world applications;
- Incorporate multiple disciplines into environmental sciences.
We prepare graduate students to:
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Explain and evaluate the theories and concepts of environmental science.
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Design and conduct scientifically rigorous and relevant research.
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Analyze and interpret scientific data.
- Communicate scientific concepts and results effectively to a range of audiences.
For more information on our bachelor and graduate degree options, please see ESCI Majors, Minors & Degrees.
General Contact Information
Department of Environmental Sciences
Main Office - ES 522
Huxley College of the Environment
Western Washington University
516 High Street - MS 9181 | Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 650-2844 (Office) * (360) 650-7284 (Fax)
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