The Environmental Science office is located on the Main Campus in Bernard Brommel Hall, room 217E. 

Ph.D. (physics), , 1995

M.Sc. (physics), University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, 1991.

Masters in Physics, Universidade de Brasilia, Brasilia, Brasil, 1988.

1. Paulo H. Acioli, and Sudha Srinivas, "Silver and Gold Mediated Nucleobase Bonding", Journal of Molecular Modeling 20, 2391 (2014).

2. Paulo H. Acioli, and Sudha Srinivas, "Experiential Learning of Classical Mechanic Through Molecular Dynamics", in Proceedings of the World Conference in Physics Education 2012, Istanbul, Turkey, 2014, pp. 379-390.

3. Paulo H. Acioli, Steve Burkland, and Sudha Srinivas, "An Exploration of the Potential Energy Surface of the seven atom silver cluster and the carbon monoxide ligand", Eur. Phys. J. D 66, 215 (2012)

4. A. M. Maniero, Paulo H. Acioli, G. M. e Silva, and R. Gargano, "Theoretical Calculation of a new potential energy surface for the H + Li2 Reaction" Chem. Phys. Lett. 490(4-6), 123 (2010)

5. Paulo H. Acioli, N. Ratanavade, M. R. Cline, and Sudha Srinivas, "Density functional Theory study of Ag-Cluster/CO Interactions", in ICCS 2009, Part II, Lecture Notes in Computer Science 5545, G. Allen et al., Eds., Springer-Verlag, Berlin-Heildelberg, 2009, pp. 203-210.

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Ph.D. (physics),

M.A. (physics), University of California, Berkeley

B.S. (physics),

Phase space reconstruction in the restricted three-body problem. Marian Gidea, Frederick Deppe and  Gregory Anderson.

New trends in Astrodynamics and Applications III. AIP Conference Proceedings, Volume 886, pp. 139-152 (2007).

E6 Unification Model Building III: Clebsch-Gordan Coefficients in E6 tensor products of the 27 with higher dimensional representations., with T. Blazek, J. Math. Phys. 46:013506 (2005)

E6 Unification Model Building II: Clebsch-Gordan Coefficients of 78x78bar, with T. Blazek, J. Math. Phys. 41:8170-9129 (2000).

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Ph.D., Ecology, University of Chicago                                           

Post-doc., Ecology, Loyola University Chicago     

M.S., Biology, Florida International University     

B.S., Biology, Florida International University                                      

A.A., Biology, Miami-Dade Community College

Undergraduate students are underlined

Geddes, P., L. Murphy, Y. Astudillo-Scalia, D. Blasini, S. Nugent, M. J. Rios, A. Schirmer, and J. P. Olfelt. 2021. Microsatellite markers reveal unprecedented high frequencies of hybridization among Typha species in the Midwestern US. Wetlands 41(2021): 1-9.  

Pini, A.K. and P. Geddes. 2020. Fungi are capable of mycoremediation of river water contaminated with E. coli. Water, Air, and Soil Pollution 231:83. 

Geddes, P. 2019. The invasion of the cattails. Podcast. In Defense of Plants.

Volesky, L.A., S. Iqbal, J.J. Kelly, and P. Geddes. 2018. Relationships of native and exotic Phragmites australis to wetland ecosystem properties. Wetlands 38(3):577-589. 

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Ph.D. in Ecology from the University of Michigan

M.S. in Botany (Field Naturalist Program) from the University of Vermont

B.S. in Biology from the College of William & Mary

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University of Michigan| PhD-Chemistry

Sorenson, BA; Westcott, DJ; Sakols AC; Thomas, JS; Anderson, P; Stojkovic EA; Tsonchev, S; Nicholson, KT, “Domain Structure of a Unique Bacterial Red Light Photoreceptor as Revealed by Atomic Force Microscopy”, MRS Proceedings, Vol. 1652, 2014, DOI: 10.1557/opl.2014.259.

Marie E. Kroeger, Blaire A. Sorenson, J. Santoro Thomas, Emina A. Stojkovic, Stefan Tsonchev, and Kenneth T. Nicholson, “Atomic Force Microscopy of Red-Light Photoreceptors Using Peak-Force Quantitative Nanomechanical Property Mapping,” J. Vis. Exp., in press.

Ken Nicholson is the corresponding author and was invited to submit this publication by the editor at the Materials Research Society Fall National Meeting.

F. G. Tobias, A. Gawedzka, M. S. Goldmeier, A. C. Sakols, E. A. Stojkovic, S. Tsonchev, and K.T. Nicholson, “Scanning Probe Microscopy of Bacterial Red-Light Photoreceptors”, Online Proceedings of the Materials Research Society, 2012, Vol. 1465, DOI: 10.1557/opl.2012.1006.

White, M. L., Reggie, S., Naguib, N., Nicholson, K., Gilliland, J., Walters, A., “The Preparation of World-Class Single Crystal Silicon Carbide Wafers Using High Rate Chemical Mechanical Planarization Slurries”, Materials Research Science Forum Vols., 2009, 600-603, 839-842.

Nicholson, K. T., Minton, T. K., Sibener, S. J., “Spatially Anisotropic Etching of Graphite by Hyperthermal Atomic Oxygen ” J. Phys. Chem. B., 2005, 109, 8476. ()

Recent Presentations:

Ken Nicholson, “Domain Structure of a Unique Red-Light Photoreceptor as Revealed by Atomic Force Microscopy” NEIU Faculty Research and Creative Activities Symposium (November 2013)

Ken Nicholson, “Domain Structure of a Unique Red-Light Photoreceptor as Revealed by Atomic Force Microscopy” Materials Research Society Fall National Meeting (Boston, MA, December 2013)

Ken Nicholson, “Domain Structure of a Unique Red-Light Photoreceptor as Revealed by Atomic Force Microscopy” NEIU Faculty Research and Creative Activities Symposium (November 2013)

“Blaire A. Sorenson, Daniel J. Westcott, Sarah A. Vorpahl, Alexandra C. Sakols, Emina A. Stojkovic, Stefan Tsonchev, and Ken T. Nicholson, “Structural Conformations of a Red-Light Photoreceptor Using Atomic Force Microscopy”, NEIU  3nd Annual Faculty Research & Creative Activities Symposium, November 2012

Ken Nicholson, “Domain Structure of a Unique Red-Light Photoreceptor as Revealed by Atomic Force Microscopy” Materials Research Society Fall National Meeting (Boston, MA, December 2013)

"Scanning Probe Microscopy of Bacterial Red-Light Photoreceptors" presented by K.T. Nicholson at the Materials Research Society Spring Meeting, 2012, San Francisco, CA.

"Structural Conformations of a Red-Light Photoreceptor Using Scanning Probe Microscopy", presented by K. T. Nicholson at the NEIU Faculty Research and Creative Activities Symposium, 2012, Chicago, IL.

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Ph.D. Arizona State University

B.S. State University of New York at Stony Brook

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Environmental science strives to understand the many interactions between the environment and its components, including the impact of human activities on the environment on one hand and how the environment affects humans on the other. Environmental science goes to the heart of environmental issues in terms of understanding the science behind them as well as in developing scientifically sound solutions.

Gain Hands-On Experience

The Environmental Science program offers practical lab and field activities so that students get hands-on experience in the various settings. Many Environmental Science students discover their interests, strengthen their experience base, and build their resumes by doing internships at research laboratories or in faculty research projects.

Environmental Science advisors will help you find a research experience to fit your interests and goals. Here are some recent examples of internships:

• NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, Alabama, Center for Applied Atmospheric Research and Education (CAARE) Program
• National Soil Erosion Research Lab, West Lafayette, Indiana, USDA Agriculture and NEIU’s Undergraduate Achievement (AGUA) Project
• University of California at San Diego: Scripps Institution of Oceanography; Summer Undergraduate Research Fellow (SURF)

Successful Graduates

Graduates from the program have been successful at joining graduate programs and entering careers that deal with pressing environmental issues, including:

• Rashanda Elijio analyzes samples in the water quality laboratory of the water purification plant in Belize City, Belize.
• Kayla Martinez-Soto is in a graduate program Master’s Program at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science at the College of William and Mary.
• Lynnette Murphy is in a graduate program at the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana. 

What Can You Do with an Environmental Science Degree, You Ask?

Plenty! Environmental scientists work to protect water, air, soil, energy, food, and ecological resources. Students with a bachelor of science degree may move on to graduate school, or they may work at research labs, in consulting and engineering companies, or at government agencies at the local , state, regional, or federal level. Examples of agencies include:

• Chicago Water Department
• Metropolitan Water Reclamation District
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
• U.S. Geological Survey
• U.S. Department of Agriculture

Students can also find positions in companies that work with soil science, solid waste management, hazardous waste management, air quality management, water quality management, land and water conservation, fishery and wildlife management, and forestry, among others.

Learn more about the Environmental Science major

The Environmental Science program promotes the development of problem-solving skills, a broad and solid scientific knowledge base, and it teaches effective team collaboration, because the understanding of and solutions to environmental issues often involve expertise in many scientific areas such as geology, hydrology, biology, chemistry, physics, as well as environmental policy. Team skills, including leadership abilities, are vital to the environmental scientist and are an integral part of the new Environmental Science major. The program will produce graduates who are committed to civic engagement and are qualified for employment with industry, governmental regulatory agencies, environmental consulting firms, and graduate study in Environmental Science or related fields.

As an Environmental Science major, your coursework will involve hands-on lab and field activities, with field work and exposure to environmental issues in our local community. Field trip destinations regularly include Gompers Park, the Chicago River, the North Shore Channel, LaBagh Woods and other Forest Preserves, and North Park Village Nature Center, among others.

A hallmark of the Environmental Science program is that it is interdisciplinary, with faculty from multiple departments contributing ideas and expertise. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself analyzing water samples, surveying for native invertebrates, and modeling energy fluxes all in the same week.

The B.S. in Environmental Science prepares you for public and private sectors careers such as:

• Water quality specialist for a community water treatment facility
• Environmental consultant for private engineering firm, cleaning up contaminated water
• Environmental regulator at a state or federal protection agency, enforcing environmental laws
• Emergency responder for hazardous materials spills
• Consultant on sustainable energy alternatives
• Environmental lawyer for a private law firm or a government agency
• Hydrologist helping design flood protection strategies

For more detailed career information, visit the U.S. Department of Labor .

Take a closer look at the bachelor's degree in Environmental Science and the courses offered toward the degree.

If you are interested in the program or have questions, please contact Physics.

Environmental Science Homepage

91Porn is home to students from all corners of the world and is one of the most ethnically diverse universities in the nation. Our small class sizes, flexible schedules and dedicated faculty can help you succeed in your studies.

We offer an education with value.

Ph.D. (physics),

M.A. (physics), University of California, Berkeley

B.S. (physics),

Phase space reconstruction in the restricted three-body problem. Marian Gidea, Frederick Deppe and  Gregory Anderson.

New trends in Astrodynamics and Applications III. AIP Conference Proceedings, Volume 886, pp. 139-152 (2007).

E6 Unification Model Building III: Clebsch-Gordan Coefficients in E6 tensor products of the 27 with higher dimensional representations., with T. Blazek, J. Math. Phys. 46:013506 (2005)

E6 Unification Model Building II: Clebsch-Gordan Coefficients of 78x78bar, with T. Blazek, J. Math. Phys. 41:8170-9129 (2000).

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