Welcome to the Environmental Studies Department

The goal of the environmental studies department is to enhance society's ability to create an environmentally acceptable future.

Faculty with diverse backgrounds are committed to unique approaches to environmental issues.
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Department and UIS Links

• Our graduate degree requirements
• Meet our faculty
• Find out why UIS is a leader in environmental education. (Real Video)
• Visit the website for the UIS Office of Sustainability

What's New

• Dr. Dennis Ruez challenges U.S. Representative John Shimkus’ comments on climate change.

• Following the recent earthquake in the Chicago area, Dennis Ruez was interviewed by WAND regarding the potential for earthquake hazards in central Illinois. Watch the video.

• The faculty are engaged with the community here at home and half-way around the world.

Our Students

• Join S.A.G.E. students at the annual Citizen lobby Day on March 10.
• What our students say
• Read the latest SAGE meeting minutes and announcements.

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FACULTY FOCUS

Dr. Yi-Sz Lin joined the Environmental Studies faculty in the fall 2009 term.

• Read more about Dr. Yi-Sz Lin and the ENS faculty »