hands-on learning
About 15 miles northwest of Purdue University's West Lafayette campus is a tiny oasis for migrating birds in the autumn and frogs in spring.
The cattails and marsh grasses in this small wetland area are such a natural contrast to the nearby agricultural fields, they look like they've been there forever. But the four equally sized square wetland cells tell a story of their own. <<Read More>>
in cleaning up
A young man in a white Tyvek suit and a respirator concentrates on pouring clear liquid into a 10-gallon waste bin. The cart next to him is filled with carefully-labeled containers, the ingredients for a chemical recipe he is blending. Small popping noises and white smoke emerge from the relatively safe confines of the flame hood.<<Read More>>
NRES Curriculum:
Enjoy the flexibility and opportunities that the NRES interdisciplinary curriculum provides. Why limit yourself to courses in one department? With NRES, you can include classes in Agronomy, Forestry, Biology, Engineering, and other departments within your individual study plan!
Internships & Experience:
Apply the knowledge you gain in the classroom by participating in one of the numerous internship opportunities available to NRES students every year!
Career Opportunities:
The NRES Program prepares students for careers in local, state, or federal agencies, environmental consulting, private business, agriculture, industry, wildlands, and conservation organizations, journalism, and education. Many graduates also pursue graduate degrees following completion of the NRES Program.
Welcome to NRES:
The NRES Program offers a wide range of opportunities to students interested in becoming environmental professionals. For more information about the program and opportunities available to you, browse this site and stop by our office on the 3rd floor of Lilly Hall of Life Sciences Room 3-440. The NRES faculty and staff welcome you.
