Environmental Science

The world has never been more engaged with environmental issues than right now. From global climate change to local water pollution, society is facing challenging problems with innovative solutions. This three-week online summer class will explore environmental science, ecology, and sustainability. You’ll get a chance to explore your own local ecology using app-based citizen-science, debate with your fellow students on the best energy sources of the future, and hear from experts in endangered species rescue, drinking water quality, and climate justice. Each day will include a few hours of in-person classroom lectures and activities, followed by daily assignments in backyard conservation, group discussions, and personal research. We will cover a wide range of topics including forest sustainability, ocean conservation, and environmental aspects of equity and inclusion. But especially we’ll be looking at solutions, and what everyone can do, from nations to individuals, to make the world a better place for us and future generations.