The University of Michigan (U-M, UMich, or just Michigan) is a public research university in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. Founded in 1817, the university is the oldest and largest in Michigan; it was established twenty years before the territory became a state. Michigan is a founding member of the Association of American Universities.
Located in Ann Arbor MI the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor's Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences is a leading center for exploring the fundamental processes shaping our planet and the complex interactions between humans and the environment. Building on a rich history in geological sciences dating back to 1837 the department offers comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs. It provides a vibrant environment for rigorous learning and groundbreaking research across diverse areas including geochemistry geophysics paleontology hydrogeology structural geology and sedimentology. With state-of-the-art facilities the department prepares students for impactful careers addressing critical Earth and environmental challenges.
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