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What is ENVS at Emory?


The Department of Environmental Sciences (ENVS) is comprised of faculty and students who are dedicated to teaching, research in service of addressing complex and dynamic interactions among people and their environment using both natural science and social science perspectives.

Through interdisciplinary perspectives, and by integrating research, teaching, and service, our goal is to advance knowledge and prepare the next generation of scholars, researchers, practitioners and citizens.

We strive to exert a significant positive impact on environmental facets of human health, ecosystem management, sustainable development, and biodiversity conservation, at local, regional and global scales.

Math & Science Center

The Department of Environmental Sciences

400 Dowman Drive
5th floor, Math & Science Center
Atlanta, Georgia 30322
E510 Math & Science Center

Administrative Contacts

Thomas Gillespie Headshot

Chair

Thomas Gillespie
Professor & Chair
E511 Math and Science Center, 5th floor

Department Administrator, Hiring & Grants Management

Jerry Byrd
Department Administrator, Hiring & Grants Management
E518, MSC 5th Floor

Program Coordinator, Travel and Expense Reimbursement

Melissa Ivey
Program Coordinator, Travel and Expense Reimbursements
E519, MSC 5th Floor
Shaunna Donaher Headshot

Director of Undergraduate Studies (DUS)

Shaunna Donaher
Associate Teaching Professor
E536 Math & Science Center, 5th floor

Undergraduate Academic Degree Program Coordinator

Leah Thomas
Undergraduate Programs Coordinator
E525, MSC 5th Floor
Eri Saikawa Headshot

Director of Graduate Studies (DGS)

Eri Saikawa
Professor
E512 Math and Science Center, 5th floor

Graduate Programs Academic Services Coordinator

Kim Awbrey
Graduate Academic Programs Coordinator
E527, MSC 5th Floor
Emily Burchfield Headshot

Honors Program Coordinator

Emily Burchfield
Assistant Professor
E534 Math and Science Center, 5th floor
John Wegner Headshot

Director of Undergraduate Research & Study Abroad Coordinator

John Wegner
Associate Teaching Professor
E522 Math & Science Center, 5th floor
Julie Clennon Headshot

Internship Coordinator

Julie Clennon
Associate Teaching Professor
E514 Math & Science Center, 5th Floor