Department of Geosciences
College of Natural Sciences
233 II Morrill Science Center
Website: www.geo.umass.edu
The Department of Geosciences emphasizes teaching and research on the history and processes that shape the world we live in, with a focus on Global Change and Earth Dynamics. Our programs are ideally suited for students interested in the physical- and social-science dimensions of Climate, Water, Natural Hazards, Natural Resources, Environmental Change and Sustainability. We prioritize undergraduate learning that concentrates on engagement with real-world problems, authentic research experiences, and societal relevance.
Bachelor of Science Degrees:
BS in Earth Systems
BS in Environmental Science (jointly with Dept. of Environmental Conservation and Stockbridge School of Agriculture)
BS in Geography
BS in Geology with concentrations in:
Geology
Earth Science Education
Bachelor of Arts Degrees:
BA in Geography with concentrations in:
Human Geography
Urban Geography
Climate Change & Society
Globalization & International Studies
Environmental Geography & Sustainability
Geographic Information Science & Technology
BA in Geology
Faculty:
Distinguished Professor: Bradley; Professors: Boutt, Brigham-Grette, Burns, Cooke-Andresen, DeConto, Gaubatz, Leckie, Williams, Woodruff; Associate Professors: Castañeda, Medina Elizalde, Petsch, Vogel, Yu; Assistant Professors: Gao, Larsen, Richardson, Winnick; Senior Lecturers II: Jercinovic, Mabee; Senior Lecturer: Applegate, Bowlick, Crow-Miller, Salacup; Lecturers: Cook, Salap-Ayça, Thomas, Turner; Extension Associate Professors: Clement, Hatch, Rawlins; Research Assistant Professors: Karmalkar, Yellen; Research Associate Professor: Cook; Adjunct Faculty: Condron, Francis, Hardy, Johnson, Kanamaru, McGowan, Panish, Venti, White.