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Welcome to the Geosciences Web site!
The Department of Geosciences at Western Michigan University is a growing center for geologic and environmental research, and offers a variety of programs for college students seeking a career in the Earth sciences, as well as adult professionals looking to extend their education in environmental science, resource exploration and recovery, or earth science teaching.
We offer high quality degree programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Our undergraduate programs include a traditional, pre-professional Geology Major (with a Group Science Minor) and a non-professional Earth Sciences Major (and Earth Science Minor) for students interested in geology but who don't intend to pursue a career in an earth science discipline. We also offer specialized major programs in Geochemistry, Geophysics, and Hydrogeology, where students can gain a highly focused and rigorous education in one of these professional disciplines.
In collaboration with the Mallinson Institute for Science Education at WMU, we also offer a major in Earth Science Teaching for prospective K-12 educators.
At the graduate level we offer a Ph.D. program in Geosciences, an M.S. in Geosciences and an M.A. in Earth Sciences. Our Ph.D. and M.S. programs are intended as professional degrees for students continuing in a geosciences career. Our M.A. program is intended for students who plan careers outside the geosciences, but whose work or specialty would benefit from an in-depth education in the geologic sciences.
Michigan Geological Survey
Under a bill signed into law, Western Michigan University, Department of Geosciences, is assuming responsibility for the survey.
This move makes WMU the designated geoscience agency in Michigan, with responsibilities for mapping and assessing the state's geological resources. We are very honored to be chosen.
More information.Newsletter
We are pleased to share the latest issue of the newsletter
where we have compiled information on what has been happening in the department as well as provide updates on many of our successful former students.
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Internship
AGI seeks outstanding geoscience students (undergraduate or masters) with a strong interest in federal science policy for a semester or summer internship. Interns will gain a first-hand understanding of the legislative process and the operation of executive branch agencies. They will also hone both their writing and Web publishing skills.
2012 Scholarships and Awards (Banquet is Friday, April 20, 2012)
- Advisory Council Field Camp Scholarship
- Douglas Daniels Endowed Scholarship and Award
- Envirologic Technologies Scholarship
- Ford Diversity Fellowships Program
- Lauren D. Hughes Environmental Scholarship
- NRC Research Associateship Programs
- NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
- Richard Laton Field Camp Scholarship
- Schmaltz Research Fund Award
- Schmaltz Undergraduate Scholarship
- W. David Kuenzi Research Fund
- William and Linda Harrison Graduate Scholarship for MGRRE
- USGS Mendenhall Research Fellowship