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Welcome Welcome to the Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences at Youngstown State University. We are a growing department with research, scholarship and outreach activities. Much of our research activities are interdisciplinary with departments such as Biology, Chemistry, Civil/Environmental Engineering, and Chemical Engineering. Come see what we have to offer! |
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Department & YSU Announcements Career Opportunity Department of Geological & Environmental Sciences is seeking an Associate or Full Professor for Chair, click here for more details. See entire YSU announcement here.
Grants Workshop Grants 101 "Introductory Workshop" and Grants 102 "Intermediate Workshop" November 16, 2009 10-11 AM Grants 101 November 17,2009 12:30-1:30 PM Grants 101 Call ext. 2377 or email Cheryl Coy at ckcoy@ysu.edu to sign up for a workshop.
YESS Meeting: Friday, October 30, 2009 at 12:00 noon, at The Beat Coffee House. Planning for PowerShift and Earth Day.
Lake to River Science Day District 15 Science Fair Saturday, March 27, 2010 Click here for more information and entry forms. |
Local Activities One Chance for Wilderness Designation in the Wayne Forest Monday, November 9, 2009 at 6:00 pm Youngstown Main Library, Basement Meeting Rm 305 Wick Ave, Youngstown Dr. Chad Ferguson, Executive Director of the Ohio Wilderness League, will speak about the new campaign for wilderness in Ohio. Of the 44 US states that have wilderness areas, Ohio ranks 44th, last in the nation, with only 77 acres of designated wilderness. Dr. Ferguson will talk about the benefits of wilderness, including recreation opportunities and ecological services as well as how and where new wilderness designations can occur in Ohio. Everyone is welcome. Come learn about Ohio's wilderness areas!!
Student Symposium on the Environment, December 3, 2009 Sponsored by Westminster College & Slippery Rock Watershed Coalition Abstract submission due November 20, 2009. contact Helen Boylan at boylanhm@westminster.edu or call 724-946-6293 for more information. |
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Department Mission Statement: The Department's primary missions are to prepare undergraduate students for productive professional careers in geology, earth science, and environmental science, and to prepare graduate students for leadership roles in environmental research and management. We also provide general education courses that help the public make intelligent policy decisions on energy, natural resources, waste mangement, geologic hazards, climate change, and other related issues that affect society. Finally we support undergraduate, graduate, and faculty research, which advances knowledge in our disciplines. |
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Kilcawley and outside on the Plaza
Look for events in April to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day.
If you are interested in participating or would like to be involved with the planning contact YSU's Youngstown Environmental Sustainability Society (YESS) at yess_ohio@yahoo.com or Dr. Felicia Armstrong at fparmstrong@ysu.edu.
YESS and the Green Group National Wildlife Foundation 'Chill Out' video
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