Environmental, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences

The Department of Environmental, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (EEAS) covers the interdisciplinary study of the earth and its atmosphere. Our students and faculty are passionate about understanding earth systems and applying that knowledge to solve environmental and sustainability challenges.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to excel in education and research in Earth system sciences and human-environmental interactions. We aim to provide students with the scientific basis to work in geology, meteorology, atmospheric sciences and environmental science, and promote sustainability at all levels in society.

Researcher Spotlight

Ericka Boudreau, an undergraduate student collecting samples of sandstone with Asst. Prof. Richard Gaschnig in southwestern Oregon.

Meet rising researcher Ericka Boudreau, an undergraduate student who found herself in southwestern Oregon collecting samples of sandstone with Asst. Prof. Richard Gaschnig.

They are conducting research on the origins and potential movement of rocks along the west coast in North America.

Professor Frank Colby of the EEAS department pointing to large, interactive weather monitor

New Ph.D. in Earth System Science

The UMass Lowell Department of Environmental, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences now offers a doctorate in Earth System Science. The program is open for students with backgrounds in Geoscience, Environmental Science and Sustainability, Atmospheric and Climate science, Meteorology, Hydrology/Hydrogeology, Earth System Science, Environmental Engineering and related fields.

View open research and teaching assistantship opportunities

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Eric Roy '22 Meteorology and Mathematics

Eric Roy started doing meteorological research on campus the summer after his freshman year – and then won two research internships with government agencies.

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7/21/2022 Department News

Scientist Lends Expertise to Greater Boston Climate Assessment

Scientist Lends Expertise to Greater Boston Climate Assessment

Environmental, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences Prof. Mathew Barlow led the Storms, Precipitation, Flooding and Groundwater section of a new report that assesses likely climate changes for the Greater Boston area.

7/21/2022 Department News
7/18/2022 Department News

Professor Emeritus Achieves Academic Milestone with Nearly 30,000 Google Scholar Citations

Professor Emeritus Achieves Academic Milestone with Nearly 30,000 Google Scholar Citations

Robert Gamache, a professor emeritus in the Department of Environmental, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, has achieved an academic milestone, with his scientific publications garnering more than 30,000 Google Scholar citations.

7/18/2022 Department News
7/7/2022 Featured Story

Already a Tree Campus, UML is Blooming into an Arboretum

Already a Tree Campus, UML is Blooming into an Arboretum

UMass Lowell was once again designated a Tree Campus by the Arbor Day Foundation — and is on track to become classified as an arboretum this fall by the nonprofit organization ArbNet.

7/7/2022 Featured Story
6/14/2022 Featured Story

NSF Grant Helps Team Give Students Tools to Address Climate Change

NSF Grant Helps Team Give Students Tools to Address Climate Change

Prof. Juliette Rooney-Varga and a team of researchers are looking at ways to empower students to address climate change by advancing their climate literacy and STEM efficacy.

6/14/2022 Featured Story

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