"All education…can be merely a supplement to nature"—Aristotle

The complexities of human interaction with nature demand a truly interdisciplinary approach. Our students gain this comprehensive background through coursework, internships, field camps, undergraduate research and study abroad opportunities. The Department of Geology and Planetary Science's Environmental Studies program has produced both Udall and Truman scholarship winners, and our alumni now work in both corporate and nonprofit sectors. Out program has developed strong ties with Pitt's Honors College as well as the Graduate School of Public Health and the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, plus a number of professional certificate programs. The Environmental Studies program is funded in part through the generous support of the Heinz Endowments.

Founded in 1996, the Environmental Studies program has become one of the most successful interdisciplinary majors at the University of Pittsburgh. Our program equips students with an understanding of earth systems and the impact of humans on the biosphere, atmosphere and hydrosphere. ES graduates have gone on to careers in government, industry, advocacy, enforcement, education, law, and international policy.