About The School of the Environment (SoE)
The natural resources of the Apalachicola River and the Apalachicola Bay are vital to the State of Florida’s economy. Our proximity to these natural resources gives the School of the Environment a vital location to conduct ecosystem research that continues our legacy of opening doors to environmental careers through our undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Environmental Science and Environmental Studies.
From The "Environmental Sciences Institute" To The "School Of The Environment (SoE)"
-
1995 • The Environmental Sciences Institute (ESI) was founded by Dr. Charles C. Kidd, Sr., associate vice president, with funding through a $4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy.• The Master of Science degree in Environmental Sciences is approved.
1996 • Degree-granting status is conferred on the unit in February by the Florida Board of Regents, now known as the Board of Governors.
• Associate Vice President for Environmental Programs Dr. Charles C. Kidd, Sr., becomes the first director of ESI.
• Dr. Richard A. Hogg, after retiring as provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, takes over as interim director of the ESI. -
1997 • Dr. Larry Robinson becomes Dr. Hogg’s successor as director up until 2003.
1998 • The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences is approved.
1999 • The Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Sciences is approved.
2003 • Dr. Richard Gragg becomes interim director of ESI.
2004 • Dr. Henry N. Williams becomes director of ESI.
2010 • Dr. Michael Abazinge becomes interim director of ESI.
2012 • The Environmental Sciences Institute is elevated to become the School of the Environment (SOE).
• Interim Director Dr. Michael Abazinge, becomes the interim dean of the SOE.
2013 • Dr. Victor Ibeanusi becomes dean of SOE in August.
2014 • Florida A&M University Board of Trustees approves the Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies effective Fall 2014.
About the School of the Environment
Your opportunities at FAMU SOE are endless, and we challenge each and every student to make the most of their collegiate experience by taking advantage of the great academic and social services available through the Institute.
"The small faculty to student ratio gives students increased access to our core lab and mentoring opportunities for a rewarding undergraduate and graduate experience."
Our Alumni Are Making Real World Changes! Find our what our fantastic former students have been up to!