Dyson College of Arts and Sciences

DCISE Annual Report 2017-2018 10 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES AND SCIENCE New Programs Developed This year, the Department developed three new programs that will go through the final approval process in the 2018-2019 academic year: BA in Environmental Studies/MA in Environmental Policy This five-year combined degree program, available on both the Pleasantville and New York City campuses, will give students the knowledge and skills needed to obtain a role as an environmental policy analyst, advocate or manager. Environmental Conservation Certificate This program, available on the Pleasantville campus, was created to ensure that students are highly competitive for employment in the conservation field. The certificate includes training in geographic information systems (GIS), environmental education and habitat assessment. Master's in Public Health and Sustainable Development This program, developed with Pace's Psychology Department, wil be available on the New York City campus. New Courses Developed New undergraduate and graduate courses were developed: • Topics: Environmental Project Design (ENS 696G) • Flora and Fauna (ENV 297K) • Political Ecology of Water (ENV 297H) • Environmental Education (ENV 274) • Habitats (ENV 297J) • Topics: Humans and Ecosystems (ENV 297M) • Urban Ecology (ENS 696M) MAEP Graduates Its First Class The ESS Department's MA in Environmental Policy (MAEP) program, directed by Michelle D. Land, graduated its first class in May 2018. All graduates were employed in a full-time policy position within 45 days of completing the program. The positions were Environmental Justice Coordinator, New York Power Authority; Community Environmentalist, Teatown Lake Reservation; Regional Deputy Director of the Hudson Valley Office, Senator Charles Schumer, and District Office Liaison, Office of New York State Assemblymember Didi Barrett. Every student thus far has completed her/his externship requirement with a preferred employer and also acquired a separate paid internship with assistance of the department. This focus on experiential training ensures our MAEP students are practice-ready upon graduation, demonstrated by our 100% employment rate. New Lab Space The department designed and developed three new lab learning spaces on the Pleasantville campus: • Three student-use computers in the Environmental House, including one GIS computer for student research • A garden plot to experiment with soil science • A new lab in the Environmental House The Department has established itself as a vibrant bi-campus unit with seven full-time faculty members who are committed to working closely with students as mentors and collaborators. Whether students are interested in a career in the environment or want to spend some time during their college career exploring environmental issues, the Department has built the programs and courses to suit their interests. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES AND SCIENCE Pictured right: Top left: Students in the class Nature and the City volunteer with Earth Matter on Governors Island. Photo by Kaylyn Murphy. Top right: Katherine Cognata '18, Environmental Science, testing a soda bottle garden while interning at the Electric Ladybug Garden in Harlem. MIddle left: Professor John Cronin and Morgan Kelly '18, MS in Environmental Science, seining for fish identification in the Hudson River. Photo by Matthew Aiello- Lammens. Middle right: Students learn about native and non-native plant species in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. Photo by Anne Toomey. Bottom left (above): Clinical Associate Professor Michael Rubbo instructs students in the class Web of Life how to activate a camera trap to capture wildlife on film. Photo by Sam Miller. Bottom left (below): Josh Barry '19, MS in Environmental Science, presents his research at Environmental University Day. Photo by Sam Miller. Bottom middle: Students in the class Flora and Fauna set up turtle traps. Photo by Michael Rubbo. Bottom right: Students in the class Nature and the City pull Goutweed in Inwood Park with the New York City Parks Department. Photo by Kaylyn Murphy. HIGHLIGHTS

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