About DMES...

Our mission is to integrate oceanography, ocean engineering, environmental science, marine science, meteorology and related academic concentrations into interdisciplinary knowledge-based optimal solutions to vital contemporary issues through education, research and service. 

Directions in the Department of Marine and Environmental Systems tend to mirror the interdisciplinary nature of the interests and expertise of a closely related multidisciplinary faculty in oceanography, meteorology, ocean engineering and environmental sciences, with each program offering bachelor of science, master of science and doctoral degrees. 

The spectrum of research in marine and environmental systems ranges from utilizing the scientific method in understanding particular phenomena to a more applied approach directed toward developing solutions to specific problems. The understanding of problems and a vision of alternative solutions manifests itself in research and engineering design of systems or components with direct benefit to human quality of life.