Earth, Marine and Environmental Sciences
EMES offers an immersive exploration of our planet’s interconnected systems, equipping students to tackle urgent global challenges like climate change and biodiversity loss. Our students explore, understand, and protect our natural world with hands-on learning and cutting-edge research.
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The Department of Earth, Marine and Environmental Sciences (EMES) at UNC-CH advances understanding of the earth and ocean processes that govern our planet, shape diverse ecosystems, sustain life, and drive environmental change. We promote exploration and discovery of the natural world by engaging students in research-based learning at all levels. Our graduates are equipped with the strong science foundation, critical thinking skills, and interdisciplinary perspectives required to tackle current and future environmental and resource challenges. We encourage engaged service that translates knowledge for the public good. We support a welcoming and inclusive environment, foster diverse identities and perspectives, and encourage collaboration with all segments of society.