The department has a long history of active engagement within the cutting-edge field of remote sensing and supports these activities with both traditional courses and numerous applied research opportunities.
Welcome to the Bridgewater State College Department of Earth Sciences Homepage. Whether you are a current BSC student or a prospective student interested in following one of our major or minor programs in earth sciences, this site includes many new features intended to enhance your undergraduate experience.
The Student Opportunities page provides guidance on the many educational and career possibilities for earth sciencemajors. Check this link on a regular basis for updated information about undergraduate research, internship, job, and educational opportunities. Meet some of the current earth sciences majors in our Student Gallery which also describes how our alumni are advancing in their careers.
The Earth Sciences Department has an energetic staff that includes many new faculty who are actively engaged in scholarship all over the world and who are truly committed to the advancement of undergraduate students at BSC. Please contact any member of the faculty for more information about what we have to offer.
Earth Sciences
Conant Science Building
Room 308
Bridgewater State College
Bridgewater, MA 02325
Tel (508) 531-1390
Fax (508) 531-1785
Department Chairperson
Dr. Michael Krol
Last Modified: October 14, 2009

The Earth Science Field Excursion class is offering a 3 credit field trip to the Yucatan Peninsula during the first two weeks of January, 2010. Students should register for this course during spring registration to avoid any extra tuition charges. The formal brochure may be viewed on the International Studies webpage and registration is now open to the first 15 students that sign up in the office of International Studies. Links below include two other brochures about the field trip. The trip is open to any major on campus and space is limited. Early registration is strongly recommended. For more information contact Dr. Enright@bridgew.edu .
Read more about Yucatan trip
Click here for Yucatan Spring course info
Click here for live webcam of Mt. St. Helens