About Us:

Environmental Science draws on basic knowledge of the physical, chemical, biological, and quantitative aspects of natural systems. The knowledge of how natural systems work is applied to solving problems largely created by human activities. Often these problems are represented by disturbances in the functioning of natural systems as humans alter their own life-support systems — the air, the water and soil. The scale of disturbance ranges between molecular and cellular to individuals, populations, ecosystems, and regional and global levels.

Western’s Environmental Science program is committed to creating a space for students to value, change, and study the environment. Students in the program gain proficiencies in applying quantitative and critical thinking skills to environmental issues, writing and speaking effectively to professional audiences about issues in the field, using theoretical knowledge of environmental sciences in real world applications, and incorporating multiple disciplines into environmental sciences.

Impact:

Your gifts fund student-faculty research, tackle urgent building renovation and class space issues, ensure the success of underrepresented students, and of course, provide scholarships. Through your support, you help us ensure that students have the kinds of experiences that make a degree from Huxley College a unique and highly-regarded accomplishment. 

You can choose to give to any of the departments, initiatives, programs or institutes within

Environmental Sciences:

• Freshwater Ecology

• Marine Ecology

• Terrestrial Ecology