The University of Georgia's Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences in Athens, Georgia, offers comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs exploring our planet's systems. Students gain a deep understanding of Earth from its core to its atmosphere through diverse areas like geology, geography, atmospheric sciences, oceanography, and environmental science. The department emphasizes hands-on learning, including significant fieldwork and opportunities to engage in cutting-edge research alongside distinguished faculty. Research spans critical areas such as climate change, natural hazards, water resources, and geospatial analysis. Graduates are well-prepared for impactful careers in research, academia, government, and the private sector, leveraging strong scientific foundations and practical skills gained through robust programs and access to various labs and research centers.
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The University of Georgia (UGA or Georgia) is a public land-grant research university with its main campus in Athens, Georgia. Chartered in 1785, it is one of the oldest public universities in the United States. It is the flagship school of the University System of Georgia.
