About
environmental systems M.S. | PH.D.
Environmental Systems (ES) Graduate Studies provides students with knowledge and skills to tackle the most challenging problems facing our planet – water, soil, climate, energy and resources. Through understanding the earth as an integrated system of atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere that intersects human society, ES students are uniquely poised to address critical research needs of the environment and its sustainability. Graduates are prepared for careers in academia, research, government and industry that integrate expertise from across engineering, natural sciences and social sciences.
research areas
- Water Resources and Climate
- Environmental and Ecological Engineering
- Sustainable Energy
- Biogeochemistry and Environmental Chemistry
- Ecology, Evolution and Biodiversity
- Conservation and Resource Management
environmental systems at uc merced
Through understanding the Earth as an integrated system of atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere that intersects human society, ES students are uniquely poised to address critical research needs of the environment and its sustainability. Graduates are prepared for careers in academia, research, government, and industry that integrate expertise from across engineering, natural sciences, and social sciences.
How to Successfully Apply: Students must be matched with a faculty advisor to be admitted to the ES program. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to contact prospective advisors prior to submitting their application to ensure that the faculty listed are actively recruiting students with the applicant’s research interests in the current application cycle. Please note that each PI typically receives multiple applications.
research centers and facilities
- Sierra Nevada Research Institute (SNRI)
- Merced Vernal Pools and Grassland Reserve
- Environmental Analytical Laboratory
- Yosemite Wawona Field Station
- Southern Sierra Critical Zone Observatory
- University of California Advanced Solar Technologies Institute (UC SOLAR)
- Center for Information Technology Research in the Interest of Society (CITRIS)
alumni name
Class of 2015
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alumni name
Class of 2015
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FUNDING SUPPORT
Each doctoral student receives a stipend of $24,000 (includes tuition, fees and health insurance) per year. Students in good standing are eligible for year-round financial support, including payment of fees and tuition. Students are typically supported by teaching and research assistantships, which can be supplemented by fellowships, awards and other forms of financial assistance.