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The Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences graduate program at Case Western Reserve University aims to educate future professionals in these scientific fields. Graduates pursue careers across diverse sectors such as academic institutions, research labs (both commercial and non-profit), energy and mining industries, environmental consulting firms, government agencies at all levels, national research facilities, and museum collections.
The program offers research experiences spanning field observations, laboratory experiments, and theoretical studies. Key research areas encompass: coastal ecosystems, landscape evolution, soil degradation, sedimentary dynamics, rock layer analysis, carbon capture techniques, chemical earth processes, extraterrestrial materials, planetary surface studies, celestial body physics, and extreme-condition mineral research. Scholars and students engage in global fieldwork, utilize premier facilities like Argonne's Advanced Photon Source and NASA Glenn Research Center, and contribute to space exploration missions through NASA collaborations.