Department of Earth and Environment

The FIU Department of Earth and Environment is driving the innovation, exploration and science needed to create an inspiring and sustainable future. We leverage our South Florida location as a living laboratory for classroom instruction and for our cutting-edge research. Our graduates pursue careers as environmental managers, lobbyists, land managers, geologists, meteorologists, hurricane forecasters, educators, cartographers and so much more.

Get the degree. Build the network. Change everything.

Undergraduate Programs
We offer degrees in Earth Science, Geosciences and Environmental Studies with a diverse selection of tracks so you can find the perfect program for your career goals.
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Graduate Programs
Our master's and PhD programs are designed to equip you with the advanced skills to lead, innovate and solve the world’s most pressing challenges.
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Current Students
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No. 2 in U.S. for Impact

FIU is ranked No. 2 in the United States for positive impact for Life on Land and for Clean Water and Sanitation by the Times Higher Education 2025 Impact Rankings.

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Meet Our Faculty

More than 40 professors and researchers make up our network of Earth scientists, geologists, envirnonmental scientists, agroecologists, hydrologists and meteorologists to support your academic journey.

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Explore Our Research

Our faculty and students specialize in sea level rise, natural hazards mitigation, water security, ecosystem science, coastal ecology, atmospheric science, agroecology, geology and geographic information systems.

Offering research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students, we tackle real-world challenges and lead the science on sustainability and environmental resilience, turning curiosity into purpose-driven solutions.

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Life as an FIU Earth and Environment Major

As a student, you will be part of the traditions and experiences that unite our department and build connections including:

Seminars — including a graduate seminar each semester and an annual agroecology seminar in the spring.

Grad Research Symposium — for graduate students to showcase their latest work, hosted each February.

Organic Garden — providing an on-campus, living lab focused on food production and ecosystem science. An annual Thanksgiving luncheon is hosted each November.

Organizations to grow your network including the Geology Club FIU, Meteorology Club, Garden Club and more.

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Join FIU's Department of Earth and Environment and become a part of a solution-centered community focused on sustainability, environmental resilience, and ecosystem preservation. Our application process is your first step.

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