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ESE Student Handbook
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Reducing our ecological footprint
...through innovative discovery, life-cycle thinking, and sustainable management of natural resources. Understanding the dynamic, complex processes that link human activity and ecological systems is essential to improving the way we manage our natural resources and develop solutions to the environmental threats facing the world today. Effective discovery and learning in this area will require collaboration among biological, chemical, computational, physical, health, and social scientists, mathematicians, and engineers.
For a detailed look at the program please see our ESE Program Handbook.
For a quick overview of the program we provide a two page flyer (pdf).
The Ecological Sciences and Engineering (ESE) Program provides students with an interdisciplinary/interdepartmental educational experience that integrates the science and engineering concepts needed to address grand challenges in environmental sciences. The program offers a research based thesis Masters, a Doctoral program, and a non-thesis Masters. Program Themes
ESE offers exciting opportunities for excellent students from a wide spectrum of backgrounds. Engage in cutting edge research with diverse faculty, world-class facilities and resources, and an innovative curriculum that integrates five theme areas:
Earth Systems Interactions Green Technology Human Impacts on Biosphere Processes Managed Ecosystems Sustainable Urban Environments If this describes what you are looking for in a graduate program, start your admission process. At a minimum, you can join our prospective student list by completing the request for information form with the graduate school click here and under "program of interest" choose "Ecological Sciences & Engineering - Interdisciplinary"
Graduate studies and life at Purdue University
Founded in 1869, Purdue University is a world class institution with a statewide system that includes five campuses and numerous teaching and research sites. The main campus is located in West Lafayette, Indiana (126 miles southeast of Chicago, 65 miles north of Indianapolis) with an enrollment of more than 38,000 students from all 50 states and 130 countries. Purdue has a wealth of diversity in its faculty and student body. Purdue ranks in the top two academic institutions for international student enrollment. Learn more about student life and graduate studies at Purdue.
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Latest News
ESE Annual Symposium a success! Fellowship Opportunities for Fall 2010! Note from the Program Head
"If we acknowledge the value of protecting and promoting the natural environment, we can inspire lasting changes in attitudes that lead to sustaining our long-term health and the planet on which we depend."![]() Dr. Linda S. Lee Spotlight
"The ESE program is great in that it brings together a diverse group of students and faculty who all have the same goal – to create a more sustainable world through interdisciplinary collaboration. Not only have I found ESE inspiring, but also practical in providing the skills to become an environmental professional."![]() Rebecca Perry-Hill MS Nonthesis Helpful Links
Graduate School ResourcesFaculty research interest search engine Funding Opportunities Center for the Environment Division of Environmental and Ecological Engineering Pre-Environmental Studies B.S. |
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