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Department of Earth and Environment
Across atmospheric, earth and environmental sciences, we provide hands-on instruction in field and laboratory techniques and training in effective policy and management decision-making. We equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to find sustainable solutions to environmental problems.
Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates Program
The Agroecology program is looking for 10 exceptional undergraduate students to participate in our USDA-NIFA funded Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates (REEU) Program
The 8-Week summer program runs from June 3rd to July 26th, 2024.
Students will receive up to $2,500 + up to $2,500 towards housing, food, and transportation expenses for out-of-town students.
Degrees & Programs
Geosciences
- BA in Earth Science
- BA in Earth Science with Honors
- BA in Earth Science Education
- BS in Geosciences
- Majors: Atmospheric Sciences, Geological Sciences, Geoinformatics
- BS in Geosciences with Honors
- Combined BS/MS in Geosciences Pathway
Environmental Studies
- BA in Sustainability and the Environment
- Combined BA/MS in Environmental Studies Pathway
- BS in Environmental Studies
- Majors: Agricultural Sciences, Natural Resources Sciences
- Combined BS/MS in Environmental Studies Pathway
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News
- Earth and Environment
Florida’s tomato and strawberry farmers look to future amid market, climate challenges
Dec 6, 2021 - Biological Sciences
Don’t judge a book – or creepy crawler – by its cover
Oct 29, 2021 - Biological Sciences
How to celebrate a green Halloween
Oct 28, 2021 - Announcements
2021 FIU ForEverglades Scholarship Awardees
Oct 28, 2021 - CREST Center for Aquatic Chemistry and Environment
Hispanic heritage drives students’ passion for science
Oct 1, 2021 - Coastlines and Oceans Divsion
Small plastics can lead to a big problem
Sep 17, 2021
Events
2023 Agroecology Symposium:
Agro-Informatics for Sustainable Agriculture
and Resource Management" which will be held March 16th at 8:45 am-4:30 pm.
Contact Us
Department of Earth and Environment
11200 SW 8th Street, AHC5 360
Miami, FL 33199
Tel: 305-348-1930
Tel: 305-348-2365
fiuearth@fiu.edu