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    John Mauro, department of materials science and engineering, has been named EMS interim dean.
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    Students have many opportunities to study abroad. During spring break, students visited science museums in the UK. 
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    Earth Talks seminar series is one of the weekly talks hosted in the college.
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    The student sustainability committee hosts various events to support sustainability in EMS.
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Faculty Spotlights

Our faculty make tremendous advances in their respective fields. Here are a few notable ways that their research has made an impact.

Cindy Brewer

Faculty Spotlight: Cindy Brewer

Digital Map Geologist Takes Closer Look at Zoom Zones

Chunshan Song

Faculty Spotlight: Chunshan Song

Sustainable Energy Future through CO2 Conversion

Annie Taylor

Faculty Spotlight: Annie Taylor

Taylor Dedicated to Enriching Lives of Others

Mark Patzkowsky

Faculty Spotlight: Mark Patzkowsky

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