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The Department of Environmental Science and Studies at Juniata College provides a
strong, hands-on learning experience that uses the natural environment to help teach
and supplement the concepts being taught. Students have the opportunity to get their
hands dirty at our Raystown Field Station, become certified as an Associate Wildlife
Biologist through the Wildlife Society, and present major research projects.
More than 85% of graduates who have applied to graduate schools in the past five years
have been accepted with full funding, and all graduates in the past five years who
sought professional positions related to their degrees were hired within weeks of
graduation.
More than 85% of graduates who have applied to graduate schools in the past five years have been accepted with full funding.
The Department of Environmental Science and Studies at Juniata College provides a
strong, hands-on learning experience that uses the natural environment to help teach
and supplement the concepts being taught. Students have the opportunity to get their
hands dirty at our Raystown Field Station, become certified as an Associate Wildlife
Biologist through the Wildlife Society, and present major research projects.
More than 85% of graduates who have applied to graduate schools in the past five years
have been accepted with full funding, and all graduates in the past five years who
sought professional positions related to their degrees were hired within weeks of
graduation.
More than 85% of graduates who have applied to graduate schools in the past five years have been accepted with full funding.
The Department of Environmental Science and Studies at Juniata College provides a
strong, hands-on learning experience that uses the natural environment to help teach
and supplement the concepts being taught. Students have the opportunity to get their
hands dirty at our Raystown Field Station, become certified as an Associate Wildlife
Biologist through the Wildlife Society, and present major research projects.
More than 85% of graduates who have applied to graduate schools in the past five years
have been accepted with full funding, and all graduates in the past five years who
sought professional positions related to their degrees were hired within weeks of
graduation.
More than 85% of graduates who have applied to graduate schools in the past five years have been accepted with full funding.
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Featured StudentGrace Lewis
Environmental Science“Juniata has truly provided me with a one-of-a kind experience, and I wouldn’t want it any other way.”
Grace knew she wanted to pursue environmental science in high school when she realized her passion for the outdoors could be made into a profession. Juniata’s ESS Program stood out among others, especially with the 365-acre Raystown Field Station. She spent two semesters at the Field Station, in addition to volunteering at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center and presenting her research at The Pennsylvania Chapter of the Wildlife Society annual conference. -
Featured alumniStephanie Letourneau '20
Environmental ScienceStephanie is a Community Science Specialist at the Alliance for Aquatic Resource Monitoring in Carlisle, Pa.
Valuable Experiential Learning Opportunities
Juniata is located in a region of central Pennsylvania containing abundant natural resources. It is a beautiful setting to study the environment. Mountains and forests, diverse wildlife and aquatic habitats, field work and being outdoors are highlights of the learning experience. Learn more here →
Valuable Experiential Learning Opportunities
Juniata is located in a region of central Pennsylvania containing abundant natural resources. It is a beautiful setting to study the environment. Mountains and forests, diverse wildlife and aquatic habitats, field work and being outdoors are highlights of the learning experience. Learn more here →
Raystown Field Station
At our environmental research complex on the shores of Raystown Lake, you can enjoy 24-hour access to expansive, mountainous wildlands within the Raystown Branch of the Juniata River watershed, a major lake fishery on Raystown Lake, as well as an educational program rare for an undergraduate institution. Learn More →
Sparks Farm
Sparks Farm
Sparks Farm
Sparks Farm
Glaeser Greenhouse
Glaeser Greenhouse
Glaeser Greenhouse
Glaeser Greenhouse
The GIS and Spatial Analytics Lab
The Geographic Information System (GIS) lab is used by students for capturing, storing, analyzing and managing data which are spatially referenced to the earth. It is also useful for students studying technology to be knowledgeable in GIS. Some of the technologies available to students in the lab include:
- The Remote Sensing Exploitation Platform (ENVI)
- Hydrologic Engineering Centers River Analysis System (HEC-RAS)
- The Data Visualization & Analysis Platform (IDL)
- IDRISI GIS
- Image Processing Software
The GIS and Spatial Analytics Lab
The Geographic Information System (GIS) lab is used by students for capturing, storing, analyzing and managing data which are spatially referenced to the earth. It is also useful for students studying technology to be knowledgeable in GIS. Some of the technologies available to students in the lab include:
- The Remote Sensing Exploitation Platform (ENVI)
- Hydrologic Engineering Centers River Analysis System (HEC-RAS)
- The Data Visualization & Analysis Platform (IDL)
- IDRISI GIS
- Image Processing Software