Division of Environmental Science
Environmental Data Science: Quantitative Skills to Help our World
As environmental monitoring networks expand around the world, the amount and variety
of collected data is enormous. Environmental Data Science (EDS) is the art and science
of managing, manipulating and extracting information from these data sources. EDS
is interdisciplinary in nature, and at SUNY ESF we are leaders in this field. Combining
domain knowledge (e.g., biology, ecology, hydrology, chemistry) with skills in computer
science, mathematics and statistics, and environmental data acquisition, SUNY ESF
GPES students and faculty are at the forefront of this exciting field. We have partnered
with public agencies, non-profit organizations, environmental consulting firms, and
software development companies to better understand their needs and train our students.
SUNY ESF has an annual Data Science Bootcamp at one of SUNY ESF's Adirondack satellite
campuses where graduate students learn hands-on skills on environmental sensor design
and advanced coding techniques. Data science is an emerging field, and employment
opportunities in this area are growing. Faculty involved with Environmental Data Science
participate in all three GPES Study Areas: C&E, ELWA, and PPCS. Come join us to develop EDS skills and knowledge and contribute to improving our
world.