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Why major in Geological & Environmental Sciences?
Many people think that the geological sciences involve just the study
of rocks. In reality, the field is incredibly diverse. Majoring in GES
provides you with the opportunity to focus your studies in
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| Inyo Crater, a young volcanic feature in the Eastern
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- Earth history and the evolution of life
- the oceans and the atmosphere
- the processes that shape the Earth’s landscapes
- the chemistry and physics of earth materials
- sources of water, economic minerals, metals, and fuels
- natural hazards like earthquakes, volcanoes, and landslides
- contamination of natural waterways and possibilities for mitigation
- resource depletion and sustainable practices
Unique opportunities
Field trips: Stanford University’s location
near the Pacific coast, the Sierra Nevada mountain range, and the San
Andreas fault system provides a fantastic setting for field studies, and
most GES courses include field trips.
Research: Most of our majors take advantage
of multiple opportunities to do in-depth research with a faculty member.
Recent research projects have
included everything from collecting coral samples in Hawaii to analyzing
GIS data.
Career preparation: A GES major or minor prepares
students for careers in environmental
engineering, land use planning, law, public service, teaching, graduate
studies in earth and environmental sciences, and other professions in
which an understanding of the earth and a background in science are important.
Think you might be interested?
Click on the links below to get more information about
Or come by the office of the Undergraduate
Program Coordinator in Geocorner (Braun Hall), Room 112.
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