Environmental Management Resources

Conservation Resources Goddard College's "Resources for Environmental and Sustainability Studies"  

A continuing education in environmental studies is the perfect way for environmentally minded individuals to diversify their knowledge and area of expertise. For those with an environmental studie

Dr. Lynn Hildemann specializes in air pollution engineering. Her research interests include atmospheric chemistry, characterization of source emissions, dispersion modeling, and indoor air pollutan

Graduate school is not for the weak of heart. It involves countless, long hours for little or no pay. It means squinting into microscopes for days, or sloshing into muddy streams to coll

Just click one of your environmental interests in the box below to get started learning about that environmental career and the related environmental programs.

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) "GIS" is an acronym for either Geographic Information Systems or Geographic Information Science. GIS professionals use computers and other technolo

Rob Swihart Chair of the Graduate Committee Purdue University, Department of Forestry and Natural Resources Graduate Degrees Offered: Master of Science, Master

As you are searching for a school with environmental programs, you will come across a few that seem especially devoted to the environment. Perhaps you see something in a "Mission State

Zoology Zoology is a branch of biology that focuses on animals and animal life. There are many sub-fields in Zoology. Some Zoologists study very small organisms, such as mold, viruses

Wood Science Wood is an important natural resource. We use it for shelter, for fuel, and in many products. Forests also have important uses besides supplying timber, including recreat

Wilderness Training Wilderness Training is designed to help professionals and others to better manage their wilderness experiences. Many people work and play in the wilderness, and they

Wetlands Science: Academic Requirements, Professional Outlook Wetlands Science Forty years ago, almost everyone thought the only good swamp was a filled-in swamp. Today, people

Weed Science Weed science concerns the development of economically and environmentally sustainable weed management systems. Weed scientists integrate the cultural, mechanical, chemical,

Watershed Management A "watershed" is an area where all the water running off the land drains into a specific body of water. Watersheds are everywhere, and they are all ultimately conn

Waste Management Waste Management deals with all aspects of the collection, storage, disposal, and reduction of waste. Waste is a necessary product of growth, but it has now become app

Urban and Regional Planning Urban and Regional Planning concerns the maintenance and enhancement of the quality of life for people in cities and regions. It requires a multi-disciplina

Dr. Henry Trapido-Rosenthal is a research scientist with the Bermuda Biological Station for Research (BBSR), where he co-founded the BBSR Center f

Toxicology Toxicology is the scientific study of the effects of toxicants (poisons) on living organisms. Toxicologists study the causes, circumstances, effects, and limits of safety fro

Sustainable Development "Sustainable Development" can mean many different things. One commonly quoted definition from the World Commission on Environment and Development is "To meet th

Study Abroad Studying abroad can be one of the most rewarding and interesting experiences of your education. It will very likely change your perspective on how you live, what you want

Dr. Steve Chase directs the masters program in Environmental Advocacy and Organizing at Antioch New England Graduate Scho

Social Ecology Social Ecology is a political, ethical and community-based approach to today's social and environmental problems. Social Ecologists work to identify problems and impleme

At the time of this interview, Sapna Thottathil was a student at the University of Chicago. She has since graduated with a

Dr. Rochelle Johnson is an Assistant Professor in the English Department and the Director of the

Risk Analysis Risk Analysis is a scientific approach to identifying, quantifying and reducing human and environmental exposure to harmful agents or disasters. It includes the areas of ri

Resource Economics "Resource Economics" is the understanding and application of economic principles to resource management. Although it is related to Environmental Economics, the field

Recreation and Parks Management The enjoyment of outdoor spaces has always been important to humans. Today, many people travel outside their communities to enjoy parks and other large re

Range Science Rangeland is one of the most abundant types of land, covering 47% of the Earth's surface. This land supports a great deal of wildlife, provides us with timber, water and

Nishanta ("Nishi") Rajakaruna was born in Sri Lanka and developed a love of plants and of the natural world at a young age, when he visited the Sinharaja Rainforest on a school trip. Nish

Population Studies Population Studies is the study of human populations issues. Population can be measured and defined by size, growth, age structure, spatial distribution, fertility and

Plant Science Plants are vital to all existence on Earth; they provide oxygen to breathe, raw materials for building shelter and food to eat. Knowing how they work and how they can be

Physics Physics can be defined as the science of matter, energy and their interactions. Some Physicists work in basic science; that is, theoretical and scholarly pursuits. They may re

Peace Studies/Conflict Resolution Whenever one party's ideas or beliefs are perceived to be in opposition with those of another party, conflict is likely to result.The field of Peace St

Nitesh Tripathi is a Ph.D. student at the University of Florida, in the Interdisciplinary Ecology program. He has a Master's degree in Geographic

Natural Science The Natural Sciences encompass both life sciences (such as Biology) and physical sciences (such as Physics). It is the study of all that is seen in the natural world, or

Nancy Marks is a Senior Attorney with the Natural Resources Defense Council in New York City, where she represents national and local public inter

Meteorology Meteorology can be defined most simply as "the study of the atmosphere." Meteorologists interpret satellite images and analyze physical data to come up with a clear picture

Landscape Architecture Landscape Architects design outdoor areas that are beautiful, functional, and compatible with the natural environment. This means planning the location of buildi

Jennifer Gilden conducts education and outreach activities and serves as the marine reserves liaison for the non-profit Pacific Fishery Management

Jean Bahr grew up in California and traveled extensively as a child. She became interested in environmental issues after attending a fair for the first Earth Day while still in high school. As an

Your Name: Tom KoontzYour Position: Graduate Studies ChairYour School: The Ohio State University's School of Natural Resources

Your Name: Susan KrinskyYour Position: Associate DeanYour School: Tulane Law School, Tulane UniversityGraduate Deg

Your Name: Susan GillYour Position: Director, Professional Education Programs, Earth and Environmental ScienceYour School: University

Your Name: Nicholas R. Hild Your Position: Professor Your School: Arizona State University, Environmental Technology Program

Your Name: Millicent Pinckert Your Position: Administrative AidYour School: Columbia University, Department of Earth & Environmental

Your Name: Michael GoldschmidtYour Position: Assistant ProfessorYour School: University of Missouri, Columbia, Environmental Design De

Your Name: Lawrence SusskindYour Position: Ford Professor of Urban and Environmental PlanningYour School: Massachusetts Institute

Your Name: Kathy HalvorsenYour Position: Graduate Director of the Masters in Environmental Policy ProgramYour School: Michigan Tec

Your Name: Jose AcostaYour Position: Assistant Director for AdmissionsYour School: Audubon Expedition Institute at Lesley University

Your Name: Greg RetallackYour Position: Professor and Head of Admissions for the Environmental Studies ProgramYour School: University

Your Name: Eileen McGurtyYour Position: Associate ChairYour School: Johns Hopkins University, Environmental Sciences and Policy Progra

Your Name: Douglas D. PiirtoYour Position: Professor and Department HeadYour School: Natural Resources Management Department, Californ

Your Name: Deane WangYour Position: Associate DeanYour School: University of Vermont, Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural

D. Allen Rutherford Coordinator of Graduate Studies and Research Louisiana State University, School of Renewable Natural Resources

Horticulture Horticulture is an intensive subset of agriculture that deals with flowers, landscape plants, vegetables, and fruits. Today, horticulture is focused on finding new and envir

Hazardous Waste Management "Hazardous wastes" are those wastes that can pose a threat to human health and/or the environment when they are improperly handled and stored. These wastes are

Fire Ecology Fire Ecology is the understanding and management of fire. Everyone is familiar with firefighters, but firefighting in wildlands (forests and grasslands) is much different th

Environmental Technology Environmental technology encompasses any application of technology to environmental problems, so it includes hazardous waste clean-up, monitoring and treating pol

Ms. Colleen Wilkins Environmental Studies GraduateCalifornia State University, Fullerton 1) What are you doing, or what

Dr. Mark McConnell, Program Coordinator Master of Environmental Studies Program, College of Charleston

Dr. Thomas R. Hudspeth, Professor Environmental Studies Program, University of Vermont, School of Natural Resources

Dr. Gail Grabowsky, Director Environmental Studies Program, Chaminade University

Kay Fiedler Director of Admissions, Unity College kfiedler@unity.edu

Dr. Tim Crews Professor of Environmental Studies/Agroecology, Prescott College (Previous Director of Env

Dr. John Callewaert, Director Institute for Community and Environment, Colby-Sawyer College

Environmental History / Literature Environmental History refers to the history of the environmental movement - its noted figures, important legislation, and impacts. Environmental Litera

Environmental Justice According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, "Environmental justice is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, colo

Environmental Advocacy Advocacy is working to influence public policy in social, economic, political, and cultural spheres in order to bring about justice and positive change in human rig

Environmental Enforcement Environmental Enforcement protects humans, wildlife and the environment by responding to violations of environmental law. Environmental laws are there to protec

Biology majors may look forward to becoming Biologists; Environmental Engineering majors are likely to become Environmental Engineers; students with a Marine Science education will often wo

Environmental Ethics Environmental Ethics is the study of the values and moral status of human-environment interactions. Ethicists in the field have several goals; a)to challenge huma

Kevin Doyle is National Director of Programs for the Environmental Careers Organzation (ECO), a national nonprofit environmental careers developmen

Environmental Chemistry Environmental chemistry is a very focused branch of chemistry, containing aspects of organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, physical chemistry and inorganic ch

Energy Studies Energy Studies is about energy and its sources, as well as how to best use our resources to provide energy to consumers. Having a consistent supply of energy has become a nec

Emergency Management Emergency Management can be broadly defined as applying science, technology, planning, and management to prevent and respond to extreme events. These events can be n

Mark Muller is the director of the Environment and Agriculture Program at the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy. In his work, Mr. Muller

Ecotourism According to the International Ecotourism Society, Ecotourism can be defined as, "responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and sustains the well-being

Ecological Entrepreneurship An "entrepreneur" is someone who thinks of a new idea or opportunity in business and who takes the risks necessary to convert his or her vision into a reality.

Environmental and Ecological Economics Environmental economics is a concentration within the traditional field of economics that focuses on modern environmental issues. Economics is ab

Dawn Stover is an editor for Popular Science magazine, a leading science and technology publication. She started

Conservation Biology Conservation Biology is an applied science concerned with maintaining the Earth's biodiversity. Conservation Biologists have two general goals. First, they work to

Coastal Management All around the world, our coastal resources are under increasing pressure from population growth and development. More people live in coastal areas than in any other t

Dr. Brian Czech is an author, teacher, full-time conservation biologist with the U.S. Fish an

Biodiversity "Biodiversity" is short for biological diversity; the differences between organisms and species on our planet. It includes genetic variations among these groups, which is ju

Aquatic Biology Biologists study living organisms and their relation to one another and to the environment. Aquatic Biologists focus specifically on plants and animals living in water.

Dr. Anthony Maranto has over 15 years of professional experience as a researcher, educator, and environmental manager. For the past six years, he has served a