Located in Waco, Texas, Baylor University's Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences provides a dynamic and comprehensive approach to understanding our planet and its intricate systems. The department equips students with a robust foundation in geological and environmental principles, emphasizing interdisciplinary study, hands-on experience, and close faculty interaction within modern facilities. This preparation leads to diverse career paths in research, industry, government, and academia. Faculty and students actively research critical environmental challenges, aligning with the department's mission to educate future geoscience leaders and stewards of the Earth through innovative research and comprehensive education.
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Baylor University is a private Baptist Christian research university in Waco, Texas. Founded in 1845, Baylor is the oldest continuously operating university in Texas and one of the first educational institutions west of the Mississippi River in the United States. The university's 1,000-acre (400-hectare) campus is located on the banks of the Brazos River next to I-35, between the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and Austin. As of fall 2021, Baylor had a total enrollment of 20,626 (undergraduate 15,191, graduate 5,435). It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities - Very High Research Activity". The university grants undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral and professional degrees. Baylor University's athletic teams, known as the Bears, participate in 19 intercollegiate sports. The university is a member of the Big 12 Conference in NCAA Division I.
