Field Experience, Early & Often

Drexel’s Environmental Science program takes a hands-on, research-rich approach to learning. For undergrads, the freshmen year starts before classes begin with an overnight adventure in Barnegat Bay, NJ! Academic Overview »

Two institutions. One groundbreaking department.

Out of the merger of Drexel University and the Academy of Natural Sciences, comes the Department of Biodiversity, Earth and Environmental Science: a haven for people who have a passion for understanding and protecting our planet. About the Department »

Outstanding Faculty. Exciting Research.

Faculty members in the Department of BEES are engaged in research programs across the globe, including Bioko Island, Costa Rica, Argentina, Upper Mongolia, Belize, Barnegat Bay and more! Faculty Directory »

The Collections

Drexel’s affiliation with the Academy of Natural Sciences allows students unprecedented access to the Academy of Natural Sciences’ vast research collections, including over 17 million specimens of plants and animals! Research »