Environmental Studies
The Master of Science in environmental studies is an interdisciplinary program of graduate coursework and research. The program meets the needs of students looking for a broader academic experience than a traditional course of study can provide. Students gain valuable real-world experience as a result of the partnership between the Voinovich School and the Environmental Studies Program. The partnership enables students to work with agencies such as the Midwest Biodiversity Institute, the Center for Applied Bioassessment and Biocriteria, the U.S. Forest Service, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
The Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Environmental Studies Certificate supplements existing majors with an interdisciplinary study of the biophysical environment and the complex interactions between humans, other organisms, and the environment. The program is open to students in any major, but it is especially relevant for educators and those seeking environmentally related careers in government, business, law, and consulting firms.
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Environmental Studies Projects
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- Orange to Blue: Reclaiming Southeastern Ohio's Streams
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If you’ve ever wondered why some streams in southeast Ohio look more orange-colored than blue, you’re not alone. Such color variation distinguishes types of streams from one another and, in the case of the orange water, help to tell the story of how southeast Ohio’s coal mining heritage modified the region’s ecology.A group of researchers at the Voinovich School has been immersed in the subject since 2005, working to develop a better stream classification system for southeast Ohio’s Western Allegheny Plateau eco-region.
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- Expanding Environmental Literacy
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The Kanawha Environmental Education Project (KEEP), is a year-long training for Ohio University faculty that integrates concepts of environmental sustainability into curriculum improving the environmental literacy of students.
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