Most of our environmental studies students are actively engaged in a research or field study project each semester. Whether in state-of-the-art facilities on campus, with the Finger Lakes Institute or with local environmental organizations, these students are getting the hands-on experience that makes them stand out in the job market.
Student grant opportunities are available to Environmental Studies majors at HWS.
The Environmental Research Fund supports environmental research projects in the amount of $250 - $1,000, which can be used for supplies, materials and travel expenses. Students enrolled in ENV 450 Independent Study or ENV 300/301 Senior Integrative Experience may apply. Early Career students are also encouraged to apply for this fund. Selection will be based on criteria such as: relevance to environmental studies, student motivation, preference to students early in their careers, feasibility of the project and student academic record. The Selection Committee is made up of both students and faculty.
Guidelines for Proposals
The Kloman Fellowship Fund is designed to underwrite Hobart or William Smith student research projects about whales and the natural environment up to $1,000, which may be used for supplies, materials, travel and living expenses. Students work with a faculty sponsor. Selection is determined by the Kloman Fund Selection Committee and is based on criteria such as: relevance to Kloman's interests, student motivation, feasibility of the project and the student's academic record.
Guidelines for Proposals
Here's a recent sampling of what some of our students are working on:
The Campus Greens is a student-run organization that may be of interest to students studying environmental science.
For more information about these organizations or to learn about starting your own environmentally-themed club, contact Cully Seamans (seamans@hws.edu) in the Office of Student Activities.
