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Photograph: DES Field Immersion Class of 2011

"Taking an interdisciplinary and practical approach to understanding and solving problems arising from human/environment interactions."

The Department of Environmental Science (DES) was established as a program in 1995 with widespread local, university, and state support. DES is an interdisciplinary major in the College of Science, Technology, and Health, leading to Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degrees. The program prepares students for a variety of professional roles in the environmental field as well as preparing students for graduate, academic, and professional degrees.

The program location in the greater Portland, Maine and Northern New England region facilitates student opportunities to participate with urban and rural communities addressing a broad range of environmental problems and issues.

News & Events

Posted March 8, 2013
Read Dr. Sanford's interview about 'Why Environmental Science Matters'.
Posted February 4, 2013
Dr. Martinez will join a panel on "green" happenings on Maine’s college and university campuses on Feb 6th.
Posted September 23, 2012
The University of Southern Maine and Cornerstones of Science announce the first in a series of Science Cafés to be held at Portland Public Library on the last Thursday of each month from 5:30-6:30 p.m. throughout the fall.

DES Students present their work at the State House in Augusta.

DES student Miguel Barajas presented his research poster in the Hall of Flags, State House, Augusta on March 23, 2012 at the second annual State House University of Maine System Undergraduate Research Day. 

 


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