Welcome to EAPSFrom the inaccessible depths of the terrestrial interior to the vast reaches of our galaxy, our planet and the natural systems surrounding it provide important clues to the course of our future. At MIT’s Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences (EAPS), we examine the history and interactions of these systems in order to predict future events and states with greater accuracy. Our work encompasses elements of geology, geochemistry, geophysics, geobiology, atmospheric science, oceanography, astronomy, and planetary science. With a department this broad and deep, we are able to apply fundamental scientific principles across traditional borders, leading to rich interdisciplinary collaborations and programs of study. Undergraduate and graduate students alike will reach a more profound understanding of the origin, evolution, current state, and future state of the solid Earth, its fluid envelopes, and the complex solar system that encircles us. |
