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Join our amazing community of students learning alongside world-class faculty. In the Department of Geological & Environmental Sciences, experience drives your education. Our students get hands-on training during their coursework, field trips, and through internship and employment opportunities at the Michigan Geological Survey. Armed with skills and knowledge, our graduates pursue rewarding careers aided by our extensive alumni network. We offer a distinctive educational experience, one that is aimed at developing the whole person.
Why join the Department of Geological & Environmental Sciences?
- a welcoming and inclusive learning community
- personal attention from faculty/staff
- learn by doing hands-on research alongside expert faculty
- resume experiences outside of the classroom
- benefit from small class sizes
- excellent job placement for graduates
- not to mention our…
- well-equipped laboratory facilities
- course-based field trips and research opportunities
- connection to the Michigan Geological Survey
- active geology club
- robust alumni network
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