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WPI's Environmental & Sustainability Studies program provides rigorous technical and social education to equip students for addressing today's intricate environmental challenges, especially those stemming from human-caused ecological changes.
Program Benefits Overview
Through immersive project-based learning and coursework deeply rooted in WPI's science and innovation culture, you'll collaborate with engineers, researchers, and social scientists to grasp the significance of modifying such complex systems.
By partnering with professors, classmates, and local communities, you'll develop strong technical communication skills while gaining practical expertise to implement scientifically valid and culturally appropriate solutions.
This interdisciplinary environmental sustainability degree incorporates studies across biology, chemistry, environmental engineering, philosophy, history, and environmental policy. Consult our academic planning guide for major/minor requirements and dual degree options. Our dedicated students actively pursue initiatives that create meaningful, sustainable improvements for both local and global populations.
You'll benefit from mentorship by committed faculty who champion real-world engagement. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on projects where you'll tackle urgent issues like clean water access, sustainable urban development, and ecosystem conservation strategies.