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Recent News
Arctic forecast: Sunny with a higher chance of carbon emissions
Research led by Rose Cory shows organic carbon in thawing permafrost soils could release an additional 30 billion metric tons of carbon into the atmosphere, adding 14 percent to current estimates.
Molly Ng Dissertation Defense
Evaluation and application of leaf anatomical links to climate in Metasequoia (Cupressaceae)
MichiganEARTH Offers Remote Learning Opportunities
EARTH Courses Spring and Summer Half-Terms The spring and summer of 2020 will continue to be an interesting and challenging time in Michigan and the world. The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences is actively adjusting to new modes of teaching, research, and communication. We recognize the disruption that these changes have caused for our students, and we are modifying and expanding our spring and summer course offerings to serve the needs of our majors and minors, and of the Michigan community.
Learn more about remote courses for Spring and Summer half-terms, including field methods courses.
Virtual Commencement Events-in the Department and the University
Graduation won’t be in the Big House this spring, but it’s still a big moment for thousands of graduating seniors. The Department, College, and University have joined together to commemorate the dedication, hard work, and yes, fun that is a UM degree. We list here some of the virtual commencement events available and urge you to participate in the online activities.
The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences has produced a video message, slide show, and commencement poster for you to download.
Discover Department Celebrations
See video productions from other LSA units.
University-wide virtual events on May 2.
COVID-19 Updates
The North University Building is now closed. Only authorized critical staff are allowed to enter.
President Schlissel issues COVID-19 update; decries ‘pestilence of racism’
Camp Davis 2020 Season COVID-19 Update
HR announces benefit updates in response to COVID-19, 26 March
University Record: Schlissel outlines university operations under new state order, 23 March
University of Michigan Daily Annoucements
Human Resources 2019 Novel Coronavirus COVID 19 Page
UMOR's Covid-19: Research Operations at U-M
COVID-19 Resources on the LSA Gateway
Office of the Vice President for Communications
State of Michigan COVID-19 Information Page
University of Michigan Health Service COVD-19 Page
Rackham's COVID-19 Resources for Graduate Students
Emergency Contact Form
Please update the Emergency Contact Form if you change addresses or other contact information.
Earth Camp aims to bring diversity to environmental sciences
Every summer for three years in a row, a diverse group of Michigan high school students spends a week exploring nature and learning about the environment through the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences’ Earth Camp. The camp hopes to spark interest among a new generation to enter the field.
Read more at Michigan Impact
We strive to support our students and faculty on the front lines of learning and research and to steward our planet, our community, our campus. To do this, the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences needs your support.
