Welcome to the School of Earth and Climate Sciences (ECS)
We are located in the Bryand Global Sciences Building!
The ECS community works to understand the processes that shape our planet and address societal challenges of today and tomorrow – such as energy supply, climate change, and environmental sustainability. Undergraduate and graduate students have abundant opportunities to do cutting-edge research as part of an engaging and strong academic program.
Questions about the undergraduate program? Ready to declare an ECS major, Climate Sciences minor or Earth Sciences minor?
Please contact: Dr. Alice Doughty
Questions about the graduate program?
Please contact: Dr. Sean Smith
Recent News
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Mineralogical Society Awards Honorary Fellowship to Edward Grew
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UMaine researchers use GPS-tracked icebergs in novel study to improve climate models
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GreenDrill project: ECS alumnae drilled in Greenland
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School of Earth and Climate Sciences awarded $1.5 million from DOD to improve snowpack predictions
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Research Learning Experience course for incoming ECS students, August 2023