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Earth and environmental scientists locate natural resources (including the minerals powering modern technology), assess pollution levels in air, water, and soil, and utilize computer modeling to study climate patterns. As an Earth and Environmental Sciences student at StFX, you'll gain hands-on experience with data interpretation, lab work, and digital modeling techniques.
Some of the most engaging learning happens during field studies, where outdoor investigations connect theoretical knowledge with real-world phenomena. The StFX Earth and Environmental Sciences Department benefits from an exceptional outdoor classroom nearby, showcasing 620 million years of geological formations and diverse ecosystems ranging from dense hardwood forests to tundra landscapes, river systems, wetlands, and coastal estuaries.
Being among the most research-focused departments at the university, you'll enjoy numerous chances to collaborate directly with faculty on pioneering research initiatives with local, national, and global significance.