The Applied Environmental Science Program (AESP) was established at Miner Institute in 1972 by the State University of New York, Plattsburgh. The basic model for teaching is "Show me, and I’ll look. Tell me, and I’ll listen. Involve me, and I’ll learn." Featuring courses taught on a full-day basis, the AESP allows integration of theory developed in lectures with hands-on experience in indoor and outdoor labs dealing with soil, water, forestry, and the agricultural environment interface. Students utilize the computer and chemical laboratory facilities at Miner Institute, as well as the neighboring Adirondacks, to collect and analyze samples and integrate the information into polished reports. Students also utilize hydrological and meteorological equipment to enhance undergraduate teaching and research experiences.
Students can round out their educational experience by living on campus. Learn more about the residential facilities at Miner Institute here.
Dowload a program brochure here.
Learn more about AESP
scholarship opportunities
Graduates of the program have gone on to jobs such as:
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Environmental Attorney, New York State Senate
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Director of Environmental Health and Safety, State University of New York at Plattsburgh
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Environmental Program Specialist, Adirondack Park Agency
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Location Manager, Columbia Pictures
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Research Associate, Harvard University Forest
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Agronomist, William H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute
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Numerous positions within the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Courses offered include:
Wildlife Ecology & Management
Forest Ecology & Management
Water Quality Modeling
Soil Science
Agriculture & the Environment
For more information, contact Steve Kramer
at (518) 846-7121, ext. 127.
