Written by Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies and Sciences (ENVS) Praneeta Mudaliar, alumnae Meaghan McElroy '20, and Associate Professor and Chair of ENVS Jake C. Brenner: The Futility and Fatality of Incremental Action: Motivations and Barriers Among Undergraduates for Environmental Action that Matters
Interdisciplinary Place-Based Experiential Environmental Education
Our department trains students to see environmental problems from multiple perspectives: scientific, humanistic, political, ethical, cultural, historical, and geographic. Students have opportunities to do original, hands-on, mentored research in the context of science, social values, writing, and economic and political realities. Get involved in research on day one!
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Learning By Doing
Student research is a vital part of the undergraduate experience at Ithaca College. Reach out to faculty to find out how to get involved in projects and research!
ENVS Basics
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Interested in chatting with one of our current students or faculty members?
Contact the Department of the Environment
Office: Center for Natural Sciences 258A ~ Fax (607) 274-5126
Jake Brenner, Professor and Chair jbrenner@ithaca.edu
Casey Silidjian, Administrative Assistant