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The Ecosystem Science and Sustainability major offers a robust scientific grounding in ecosystem ecology, combined with an understanding of cultural, social, economic, and political factors influencing sustainability. This program teaches students to apply scientific principles to practical decision-making, aiming to create sustainable solutions for preserving ecosystem services worldwide. Students gain hands-on experience through collaborative projects, undergraduate research initiatives, and cutting-edge sustainability science education focused on organism-environment interactions. With research opportunities, internships, team-based projects, and field studies in the Rocky Mountains and beyond—paired with exceptional classroom instruction—students develop the expertise needed to implement sustainable resource management practices effectively.