The Department of Earth Sciences offers comprehensive programs of study leading to Bachelor of Science degrees in Meteorology, Ocean Sciences and Coastal Studies, and Geology. We also offer a program for earning a Bachelor of Arts in Earth Sciences, with a new option in Environmental Geology, and a Bachelor of Science in Education in Earth Science with a teaching certification in Earth and Space Science.

Earth Sciences students are recognized for their research activities

 Photo (left to right): Nate Wardle, Phil Bergmaier, Samantha McGraw, Elmer Bauers IV, Courtney Robbins, Travis Toth, and Ky Waegel pose for a photo after receiving a certificate of recognition for their research at the School of Science and Mathematics Research Recognition Ceremony on 24 paril 2010. The group represents only a fraction of the 18 students involved in undergraduate research during the 2009-2010 academic year.

Under an agreement and with funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Millersville University will continue to operate a collection site as part of the National Atmospheric Deposition Program (NADP) and Mercury Deposition Network (MDN) through 2014. In the photo, meteorology majors Anna Salvaggio and Travis Toth, both trained site operators, demonstrate proper sample collection techniques to their peers in the course ESCI 447, Meteorological Instruments, Measurements, and Observing Systems. Read more >>

Dr. Sam Earman is the newest member of the Department of Earth Sciences, entering in August 2009 as a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Geology with a specialization in geophysics. Dr. Earman's current research interests include potential impacts of climate change on hydrologic systems, and groundwater recharge and movement through mountainous terrain.

Dr. Sepi Yalda was recently appointed Director of the Center for Disaster Research and Education (CDRE) and coordinator of the M.S. in Emergency management program at Millersville. In her role as director, she will oversee CDRE operations, including multi-disciplinary research and internship opportunities, supervise the environmental hazards and emergency management minor, and lead outreach initiatives.

Shown below is the 2009-2010 Millersville University Student Chapter of the AMS. Visit MU's AMS web site >>

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