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By Karina Antenucci Oct. 18, 2024
In a world where the stakes for the environment and society have never been higher, the need for innovative interdisciplinary research is crucial. The James T. Laney School of Graduate Studies (LGS) is rising to meet this need with a pioneering new PhD program in Environmental Sciences and Society.
The first of its kind at Emory University, this groundbreaking PhD program was designed for environmental researchers interested in studying the interdisciplinary aspects of complex societal challenges in a rapidly changing world. Applications for the four- to five-year program opened in September and will close Dec. 1, 2024, with the inaugural cohort beginning in the fall 2025 semester.
“Environmental Sciences and Society will integrate the social and natural sciences to prepare graduates for broader career options by equipping them with the knowledge, skills, experience and community-engaged research opportunities necessary to help solve the world’s most significant environmental and sustainability challenges,” says Eri Saikawa, Winship distinguished research professor of environmental sciences. Saikawa led the development of the new LGS program with strong input from faculty across multiple disciplines.
Department of Environmental Sciences 