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Teaching about sea ice while standing on it
In a reflective piece for the Illinois News Bureau’s “In My Own Words” series, Professor Ellen Buckley of Earth Science and Environmental Change recounts the surreal and powerful experience...
Dr. Bruce Fouke collecting samples in Yellowstone (Permit YELL-3060)
ESEC Prof. Bruce Fouke Shares The Importance of Yellowstone National Park
Check out this article from the Yellowstone Institute featuring Prof. Bruce Fouke explaining the importance of Yellowstone in fields as different as medicine and space exploration! Dr. Fouke has worked in Yellowstone for 30 years, exploring the science of this incredible landscape and sharing his...
Hayley Woodrich using a piShake with students
National STEM Day Outreach Event
The department took part in the Champaign Park District National STEM day celebration on November 9th, 2024.  The event, held at the Park District’s new Martens Center, welcomed children of all ages to explore many facets of science and meet scientists from the U of I.  ...
Dr. Max Christie in the Field
940 Feet with Max Christie!
Take a look at the new 940 Feet interview with Geology Prof. Max Christie!
WUFC Students at Field Camp
Field Camp on Cool Science Radio!
Professor Michael Stewart and former student Chloe Marks recently were on Cool Science Radio to talk about the Wasatch-Uinta Field Camp! Check it out here! https://www.kpcw.org/show/cool-science-radio/2024-07-11/university-students-immerse-themselves-in-utahs-diverse-geology
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign professor Bruce Fouke, right, and researcher Miyandi Sivaguru
Heart of Stone: New Work Investigates Cardiovascular Disease
Take a look at ESEC Professor Bruce Fouke and IGB Researcher Miyandi Sivaguru's fascinating work combining Geoscience and Medicine (GeoBioMed)! Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide and one of the keys in combating this threat is understanding the geology of the heart!...

Alumni Homecoming: 75 Years of Geology!

The Department of Earth Science and Environmental Change recently marked a major milestone—75 years of geology at Illinois—with a weekend of celebration, connection, and exploration. From alumni panels and campus tours to remarks by university leadership and a field trip to Starved Rock, the reunion brought together generations of geologists to honor the past and look toward the future. Relive the moments, see the photos, and learn how you can help support student field experiences for years to come.

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Become a dynamic leader in the field of Environmental Geology

The Department of Earth Science & Environmental Change offers an online graduate-level certificate and Master's degree in Environmental Geology. The master's degree and certificate are designed to meet the existing high demand for advanced geology expertise to solve industry problems. The graduate-level certificate is a 12-credit program and provides an ideal bridge into the 32-credit hour online master's degree should students desire to continue on for an advanced graduate degree. Both programs are fully online, which precludes the need for an extended absence from a current job and/or familial responsibilities, and maximizes learning flexibility. 

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