Geosciences is the study of the Earth—its systems, environments, and the ways people interact with our planet. At Â鶹ŮÀÉ, you’ll explore everything from climate science and coastal change to geospatial technologies and human-environment relationships. You’ll learn how Earth’s processes shape our world and how we can use science to solve real challenges in South Florida and beyond.
About Geosciences at Â鶹ŮÀÉ
At Florida Atlantic, geosciences is hands-on and field-focused. The world becomes your classroom, with fieldwork across South Florida and opportunities to study globally. You’ll work alongside expert faculty in areas like hydrogeology, paleontology, geophysics, and GIS. Our programs emphasize research, environmental stewardship, and the use of cutting-edge tools like drones and remote sensing. You’ll join a community that’s driving sustainability and making a difference in local and global communities.
Degrees Offered at Florida Atlantic
Undergraduate Degrees
- Bachelor of Arts in Geosciences (Geography concentration available)
- Bachelor of Science in Geosciences (Geography concentration available)
Graduate Degrees
- Master of Science in Geosciences (thesis and non-thesis options)
- GIS Certificate (fully online)
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Educational Objectives & Student Outcomes
2. Develop practical skills through fieldwork, laboratory experience, and the use of advanced technologies.
3. Prepare for careers in environmental consulting, research, education, government, and industry.
4. Foster critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to address environmental and societal challenges.
2. Apply geospatial and scientific methods to analyze environmental data.
3. Communicate scientific findings clearly to diverse audiences.
4. Work effectively in teams and independently on research and field projects.
5. Demonstrate ethical and responsible conduct in scientific and professional settings.
Meet the Team
Richard Appeldoorn, Dr.
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Boca Raton Campus
Kenneth banks, Dr.
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Boca Raton Campus
Michael Bardunias
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Boca Raton Campus
Gillian K Bloise, Dr.
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Boca Raton Campus
Robert Brinkman, Dr.
Boca Raton Campus
Zhikang Chen, Dr.
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Boca Raton Campus
Deepak Mishra Cisneros
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Boca Raton Campus
Kevin Cunningham, Dr.
Boca Raton Campus
Michael Duever, Dr.
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Boca Raton Campus
Matt Edwards, Dr.
Instructor
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Boca Raton Campus
Ann-Margaret Esnard, Dr.
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Boca Raton Campus
Maria Fadiman, Ph.D.
Professor
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Geosciences
Charles Finkl, Dr.
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Boca Raton Campus
James Gammack-Clark, M.A
Senior Instructor
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Geosciences
Tobin Hindle, Ph.D.
Scientist & Graduate Program Director
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Geosciences
Huseyin Baki Iz, Dr.
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Boca Raton Campus
Goldenberg Joelle
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Boca Raton Campus
Erik Johanson, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Geosciences
Christopher Kelble, Dr.
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Boca Raton Campus
Weibo Liu, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Geosciences
Derek Manzello
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Boca Raton Campus
Scott Markwith, Ph.D.
Professor
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Geosciences
Paulette McFadden
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Boca Raton Campus
Marc Minno, Dr.
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Boca Raton Campus
Richard Mortlock
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Boca Raton Campus
Molly Moynihan, Ph.D
Assistant Professor
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Geosciences
Boca Raton Campus
Jayantha Obeysekera, Dr.
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Boca Raton Campus
Anton Oleinik, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Geosciences
David Palandro, Dr.
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Boca Raton Campus
Chandra S. Pathak, Dr.
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Boca Raton Campus
Edward Petuch, Dr.
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Boca Raton Campus
Colin Polsky, Ph.D.
Professor of Geosciences and Associate Vice President, Broward Campuses
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Geosciences
Sanford Porter, Dr.
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Boca Raton Campus
Tata Robert, Dr.
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Boca Raton Campus
Charles Roberts, Dr.
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Boca Raton Campus
Tiffany Roberts Briggs, Ph.D.
Chair and Professor in Geosciences
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Geosciences
Ronald Schultz, Dr.
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Boca Raton Campus
Cindy M Shaw, Dr.
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Boca Raton Campus
Julio de Souza, Dr.
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Boca Raton Campus
Josiah Strauss, Dr.
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Boca Raton Campus
Felicia D Survis, Dr.
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Boca Raton Campus
Graham Tobin, Dr.
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Boca Raton Campus
Rebecca Jo Walter, Dr.
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Boca Raton Campus
Zhixiao Xie, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Graduate Studies & Professor
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Geosciences
Caiyun Zhang, Ph.D.
Professor
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Geosciences
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