Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences

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Undergraduate Studies

The Department of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences offers majors with concentrations in Environmental Studies, Geology, Planetary Geoscience, and Water Science, and minors in Environmental Studies, Geology, Geochemistry, and Paleontology. Honors concentrations are offered in Environmental Studies and Geology.

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Student Profiles

Lauren Pinkard Receives Jimmy Walls Award

Lauren Pinkard Receives Jimmy Walls Award

Lauren Pinkard is an undergraduate whose impact is felt not only within the department but also in the city of Knoxville. As an environmental studies major with a minor in sustainable landscape design, her passion for science is a defining thread in her academic and professional journey.

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Hannah Williams

Hannah Williams

Access to green spaces in the outdoors is a key resource for human mental and physical wellbeing. Knox County has almost 300,000 acres of urban tree cover and other vegetation, with 64% of the land area in Knoxville being vegetation.

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Julian Nosarzewski

Julian Nosarzewski

So, what do you do when you start college in a pandemic and want to get involved in research? Julian Nosarzewski is a sophomore undergraduate who is majoring in geology, minoring in Portuguese, and has a deep interest in the evolution of life and environments on Earth.

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Students gain valuable scientific experience and technical skills through research and mentoring with EEPS faculty. Students are encouraged to contact individual faculty with questions about current research opportunities.

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Best Accredited Colleges Best College 2023 Award seal and U.S. News and World Report Best Grad School seal

EEPS has been voted one of the best programs to earn your degree by Best Accredited Colleges and U.S. News & World Report.

Best Accredited Colleges Best College 2023 Award seal and U.S. News and World Report Best Grad School seal

Earth and Planetary Sciences was voted Best College in 2023 by Best Accredited Colleges.