ALUMNA
Spotlight
A SAMPLING OF COURSES IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Animal Behavior Aquatic Ecology Ecosystem Delineation and Mitigation Environmental Chemistry Environmental Policy
Environmental Field Studies ( e . g . Hawaii , Costa Rica )
Evolution and Phylogenetics
Forest Ecology and Management
Marine Biology Landscape Ecology Environmental Soil Sciences
The Chesapeake Bay Ecosystem
Wildlife Ecology and Management
WENDY L . KIMBER
Chair , Biological Sciences and Professor , Biology ; B . Sc ., Wolverhampton University ; Ph . D ., The University of Edinburgh
Bachelor of Science
The environmental science program is designed to prepare students to address the integral relationship between humankind and the environment . Students in the environmental science program gain a strong foundation of life , physical , and mathematical sciences as they relate to the environment . Building on that foundation , specialized elective courses integrate scientific knowledge and skills with knowledge of the constructs of human systems such as business , government , and community . As a result , graduates of the program are prepared to approach and solve environmental problems from a variety of perspectives .
Environmental science students engage in hands-on experiential learning in nature ’ s laboratory in and out of the classroom . Critical thinking and research skills are developed through inquiry-based learning in the field and classroom as well as independent research mentored by faculty . Each student completes a capstone research or internship experience in which they apply all of the skills and knowledge they have gained in a professional setting . Faculty and staff work with students to select a capstone experience tailored to their career goals . In addition , environmental science students have the opportunity to conduct field studies in a variety of areas in the world through an elective study abroad winterim course .
With a degree in environmental science , graduates are prepared to work in a vast array of careers , including ecology , environmental monitoring and analysis , environmental education , wildlife and ecology management , environmental research , marine science , and other areas .
Students receiving their bachelor ’ s degree in environmental science may also continue on to receive their Master of Arts in Teaching ( M . A . T .) at Stevenson in either the traditional or combined B . S . to M . A . T . option . For more information on the M . A . T . program , see page 17 in this brochure .
DIAMONIQUE CLARK ’ 16 Environmental Science
“ My favorite part of the environmental science program at Stevenson was having immersive lessons that utilize green space surrounding our campus and beyond ,” says Diamonique .
This past year , she participated in the Research Experience for Undergraduates in Puerto Rico funded by the National Science Foundation . Living in the El Yunque National Rainforest , Diamonique had the opportunity to study size class distributions of Pterocarpus officinalis . She also served as a U . S . Forest Service Volunteer , a student assistant for the Center of Environmental Stewardship at Stevenson , the Vice President of the environmental club , and a mentor of the Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society .
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