Education
EAPS Academic Programs
The study of earth, atmospheric, and planetary sciences at MIT combines
the momentum of a top-ranked research university with the advantages
of an accessible, collegial department. We offer opportunities for
far-ranging field work as well as laboratory modeling and experimentation
closely guided by renowned MIT faculty members. EAPS students explore
the genesis, structure, and dynamics of the Earth’s core and
land surface, oceans and atmospheres, biosphere and solar system.
This challenging field of study integrates biology, chemistry, mathematics,
and physics in a variety of ways depending on individual student interests.
Graduate Program
The EAPS graduate program offers students a learning and research
environment that is unequalled in its interdisciplinary opportunities.
EAPS graduate students interact with accomplished faculty and researchers
and have access to world-class
facilities. Our department participates actively in the Joint
Program between MIT and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.
EAPS graduate students may pursue a doctoral degree or, in select
cases, a traditional master of science degree.
Undergraduate Program
The EAPS undergraduate program provides students the opportunity to
study the geophysical sciences necessary for understanding the Earth
and solar system. Undergraduates develop skills in quantifying and
modeling natural systems in which longer time scales and larger space
scales are principal considerations. Being able to analyze the behavior
of complex systems—an important skill developed through the
study of the geophysical sciences—can later be adapted to the
study of problems in virtually any field.
Designed for incoming freshmen during their first year, Terrascope
is a learning community focused on project-based learning. It is co-directed
by EAPS and Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Incoming freshmen interested in getting acquainted with EAPS faculty
and students should consider attending one of the Discover EAPS (DEAPS) field
trips that are offered during MIT’s Pre-Orientation program.
