
About the ENST Major
Whether your interests are in understanding the science of climate change, developing policy to mitigate environmental degradation, or working toward just and equitable solutions, there is a place for you!
About the Major »
What is ‘the environment’? What are the environmental impacts of “business as usual”? In this course, we will explore these and other questions that examine how and why we relate to the environment in the ways that we do.
Coming out of this course, you will be better equipped to analyze how global politics are linked to local environmental issues – from small changes to policy, to international treaties, to protest and demands for radical systems change.
Through lecture, discussion, and collaborative work, we explore interactions between organisms and the environment from the molecular to the global scale.
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellows are a distinguished group of scientists, engineers and innovators who have been recognized for their achievements across disciplines, from research, teaching, and technology, to administration in academia, industry and government, to excellence in communicating and interpreting science to the public.
The Jan E. Dizard Prize in Environmental Studies, established on the occasion of his retirement, honors Professor Dizard for his role in founding the department. It is awarded to members of the graduating class who, in the opinion of the Environmental Studies department, exemplify academic excellence in the field of environmental studies. See the student awardees.