Earth & Planetary Science
Jonathan collects data from an ocean research buoy under development using a rooftop water tank facility.
Brian operates a 31-inch telescope during a research trip to Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Earth & Planetary Science (EPS) is an all-encompassing label for those sciences directly related to the study of Earth and other planets. Disciplines within EPS include atmospheric science, physical oceanography, physical geology and planetary physics.
Our M.A. in Earth & Planetary Sciences can prepare you for your future. An advanced degree opens doors for employment with government agencies (National Weather Service, Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection) or private industry. For secondary educators the WCSU course structure is flexible, supporting additional certification in physics or earth science; a Master's Degree may lead to a higher salary and greater responsibility. [read more...]
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Summer 2009 Registration!
This year's summer class is PHY 550 Special Topics: Earth Dynamics, and runs from July 13–17, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Sign up now using WCSU's online registration system..
May 22, 2009
Graduate commencement
February 20, 2009
Marine Boundary Layer Studies
For more information contact:
J. P. Boyle, Ph.D.,
Coordinator
Phone: (203) 837-8856
Email: boylej@wcsu.edu
