The program is designed to prepare future scientists in the applied study of environmental geology, biology and chemistry. The main goal of the program is to explore the complex interactions that exist at the interface between the Earth's surface and the organisms, including humans, that inhabit it. The key to this course is to give students a basic understanding of the research tools and approaches that are current in the field.
The interdisciplinary nature of the program is further strengthened by the applied nature of the training and research to be conducted, with applications in water, soil, life and human health sciences. Furthermore, a focus on the built environment (ie, the concept that most "natural" processes and responses are significantly altered by the human-built landscape) is important to enable the scientific results of basic research to be applied to the good of society. in general. The main goal of the program is to prepare future researchers and managers who evaluate the complex.
Due to the science-based prerequisites of the core curriculum, a Bachelor's or Master's degree in the physical, biological, or health sciences is expected. Center for Research and Learning (CRL) – The CRL exists to develop, expand, and promote research-based learning in all disciplines across the IUPUI campus. Indiana Geological Survey (USGS) - The Indiana USGS Division of Water Resources maintains historical and real-time data on surface water conditions throughout the state.
CEES and the Department of Earth Sciences currently have a strong working relationship with Veolia Environment, the manager of the Indianapolis Water Company, the.
PROGRAM RATIONALE
- Institutional Factors
- Student Demand
- Transferability
- Access to Graduate and Professional Programs
- Demand and Employment Factors
- Regional, State, and National Factors
First, many of the ES faculty were hired specifically to meet medium-term goals of developing expertise in applied geoscience research. One goal of the Department of Geosciences is to expand its research and graduate education. One of the only ways to maximize this potential is to have the ability to train graduate students for Ph.D.
In addition, the department launched an external review of the current master's program and faculty in 2002 to assess the possibilities of developing a Ph.D. The outcome of this review was very positive, with consensus from the committee stating that "The Review Team concluded that there is great potential to build a nationally recognized, high-quality program of this type at IUPUI—a new graduate program that is innovative, builds on campus strengths, benefits the university and the state of Indiana, and is therefore worthy of support.” The interdisciplinary nature of the program will attract students not only from geoscience fields, but also from other science majors.
It will also provide an opportunity for the Department's faculty members to further explore the field and new research directions through the development of the new courses proposed in this proposal. This is not expected for the first few years of the program, given the need to complete the Ph.D. Given the availability of financial resources, we would expect the program to include approximately 15-20 students at full implementation.
The growth in environmental programs will provide a large part of the demand for candidates with a Ph. Many of the courses students take on the program will be filled by current graduates. Labor market indicators for 2000 show that the market for new PhDs in geosciences is stronger than in each of the previous four years.
Of the doctoral class of 2000, 82% found work in earth and space sciences, and 97% were employed in science or engineering. Applied Earth Sciences programs that integrate human health, geosciences, and geoinformatics in the state of Indiana and across the nation. The quality of the graduate program is assured by the quality of the Faculty of Applied Earth Sciences at IUPUI and the admission and graduation standards of the graduate school.
Ph.D. Proposal Committee Members
Letters of support
I believe this graduate program will enhance earth science research and teaching at IUPUI and complement our Ph.D. At a recent School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA) environmental sciences faculty meeting, your proposal was unanimously supported by the Bloomington faculty. These areas complement the research expertise of the Bloomington campus while supporting IUPUI's mission as an urban campus.
It is my pleasure to write a letter on behalf of the Department of Geological Sciences in support of the proposal for the development of a Ph.D. Moreover, the targeted linkages of Applied Earth Sciences at IUPUI with aspects of toxicology and public health, along with its focus on the human built environment, are quite distinct from many of the synergies with the Indiana Geological Survey and other College departments that characterize our geology . program. I also hope that it will increase recognition of the critical societal role of geosciences leading to increased institutional support and funding for all such programs, enabling our State's ability to address current and future challenges, particularly in environmental sciences.
On behalf of the Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM), I am writing in support of your unique and impressive proposal for a new Ph.D. IUSM and the School of Science have many productive interactions, and we are proud of the collaborative spirit here at IUPUI. Kathy Marrs of the Biology Department in the School of Science and is a partnership between the IUPUI School of Science, IUSM and the Indianapolis Public Schools.
GK-12 Fellows benefit from improving their leadership, communication and teaching skills and become more aware of the need for high-quality scientific education at all levels. I am writing in strong support of your proposed PhD program in applied geosciences at IUPUI. You will provide students with unique opportunities to take advantage of the exciting research in applied geosciences taking place at IUPUI.
As a working professional with nearly 30 years of experience in the field of environmental and geological science consulting, I am aware of the interdisciplinary approach required to solve complex environmental issues. Having made our place in all quantitative aspects of earth sciences and engineering, we appreciate more than most what a new Ph.D. Based on my knowledge of your program and faculty, as well as the excellent approach outlined in your proposal, I predict that, once implemented, your program will be a national player in applied earth sciences.
M UNDELL & A SSOCIATES, I NC
External Graduate Program Review Response
The Department of Geology completed the initial phase of an external academic program review with a review team visiting IUPUI on September 19 and 20, 2002. The primary focus of this external review was the graduate program because a thorough external review of the Geology undergraduate program was completed in 1998. A copy of the tutorial for the earlier review is available at http://www.planning.iupui.edu/programreview/geocont.html.
The assessment team found that the department provides high-quality, tailored education at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. This recognition is a reflection of the success of the faculty's efforts to develop the graduate geology program since 1995 while maintaining the quality of the undergraduate program and ensuring the continued success of undergraduate students. We intend to maintain this course in the future as we seek to attract new, talented undergraduates through the targeted development of environmental geoscience programs.
The review team concluded that the school has built a departmental faculty that is a real asset to IUPUI as it is relatively young, extremely diverse, and highly talented in both research and teaching. The Faculty of Geology has developed a unified vision for the continued growth of the department, focusing on environmental geoscience research and education. The evaluation team recognized this vision and found that the momentum for continued growth and future excellence is very real when coupled with a strong faculty and enhanced intellectual capital that comes from increasing campus-wide collaboration.
The review team found that, in general, the intellectual climate and vision for the further development of the Environmental Geosciences graduate program is in place. Specifically, the review team was asked to assess the department's readiness and potential to expand graduate education and for Ph.D. We proposed the development of a truly interdisciplinary and innovative graduate program in biogeosciences, defined as the intersection of geology, biology and health sciences, with an emphasis on the impact of the natural environment on human health.
