Education

Training leaders to transform our understanding of the natural world.

Consistently ranked as one of the top geoscience departments in the world, our faculty take pride in preparing undergraduate and graduate students to be future leaders in academia, government, and industry.

In EAPS, you’ll find a vibrant learning community driven by shared curiosity about the natural world—and our place in it. Together, our students and researchers are engaged with challenging questions about the climate system, environmental change, natural resources, predicting and mitigating natural hazards, the origins of Earth and our solar system, and the tantalizing prospect of finding life beyond Earth.

“EAPS is an inspiring setting to delve into fundamental questions regarding the dynamics of our planet…and with direct implications for modern society.”

Joanna Millstein, Phd ’23

Education Programs

Undergraduate

The Course 12 Major and Minor programs are flexible and highly interdisciplinary, with ample opportunity to work alongside faculty conducting significant, hands-on research. We also offer a distinctive Fifth-Year Master of Science degree program.

Graduate

Our PhD program prepares students with the research and communication skills required to succeed as independent scientists. Each student develops a specialized program of study tailored to their background and goals.

Postdoctoral

EAPS welcomes outstanding early-career scientists from around the world to continue to hone their research interests under the supervision of faculty. Our program includes peer-to-peer mentoring and monthly cohort meetings on topics of shared interest.

Meet the Education Office

We’re here to support every aspect of EAPS academic programming and are an important part of our students’ support network, helping to connect you with resources and opportunities.

Prospective students, if you have a question about academic life at MIT, or want to arrange a visit, please don’t hesitate to reach out!

Note: While the 9th floor undergoes renovations, please email the EAPS Education Office to connect.

Ann Greaney-Williams
Assistant Director of Academic Programs


Phone: 617-253-3380
Email: agreaney@mit.edu

Co-chair of the EAPS Committee on the Education Program and responsible for administrating Course 12 undergraduate and graduate programming. Advises students regarding degree requirements, career options, funding, policies and procedures, and Institute resources for student support.

Alana Snelson


Alana Snelson
Senior Academic Program Assistant


Phone: 617-253-3381
Email: asnelson@mit.edu

Provides administrative support for the EAPS Education Office, including room scheduling, classrooms and supplies, reimbursements, Canvas sites, student appointments, and various forms, including grading and evaluations, registration, and thesis submissions.

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