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At UWM, students passionate about nature and environmental studies can gain a comprehensive foundation in core natural sciences like biology, geosciences, and chemistry, alongside social sciences such as geography, economics, and political science that shape real-world conservation efforts. Learners can specialize their environmental science studies in areas like land resources, water systems, biodiversity, or environmental assessment. Hands-on experiences through internships and fieldwork enhance academic studies, available locally at UWM's Field Station, aboard the Lake Michigan research vessel R/V Neeskay, or internationally in destinations like Iceland, Africa, Romania, and the Caribbean.
UWM also offers an engaged Conservation Club, providing opportunities from campus sustainability initiatives to professional connections. The CES program caters to students' drive to address environmental challenges through either a BS or BA degree path. The BS emphasizes mathematics and laboratory sciences for research-oriented careers, while the BA offers flexibility for those pursuing education, policy, or administrative roles with fewer science electives.