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Earth, Environment and Planning

Understanding Earth. Strengthening Communities. Building a Sustainable Future.

EEP brings together the physical, environmental, spatial, and social sciences to understand how our world works and to build solutions for people and the places they call home.

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Academic Programs

Degrees and certificates that prepare you to lead.

Our Research

Solving real-world challenges through discovery.

Our People

Faculty, staff, and students making an impact.

Centers & Facilities

Labs, field sites, and tools for hands-on learning.

Community Impact

Partnering for a stronger, more resilient region.

News & Events

Stay up to date with what is happening in EEP.

Who We Are

Earth, Environment and Planning (EEP) is an interdisciplinary community of scholars working to understand the Earth, its environments, and the people and places that depend on them. Our work spans the natural and social sciences.

We connect field experience, geospatial technology, and community-engaged research to the challenges facing eastern North Carolina and the wider world, from coastal change and water resources to hazards, climate, and the future of our communities.

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Students working with a Weather in a Tank apparatus in the lab Aerial view of a North Carolina barrier island and coastal waterway

Learn by Doing. Explore Without Limits.

Field Experiences

Get hands-on in diverse environments, from coastlines to mountains.

Modern Tools and Technology

Use GIS, remote sensing, modeling, and modern lab methods.

Interdisciplinary Learning

Connect science and planning to solve complex problems.

Community Engagement

Work with communities and partners to create real solutions.

Prepare for What Is Next

Build the skills and experience to lead your future.

EEP in Action

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Research Spotlight

Immersive environmental science research

ECU faculty lead STEM students through hands-on environmental science research across eastern North Carolina.

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Student Story

Finding purpose in protecting natural resources

Jonah Dickerson turned field experience into a career path focused on conservation and clean water.

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Community Partnership

Planning for resilient communities

EEP faculty and students partnered with Dare County on a housing study to support stronger coastal communities.

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Your Journey Starts Here

Whether you are a future student, a community partner, or a fellow researcher, we invite you to connect with EEP and be part of our mission.

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