Environmental Studies

Environmental Studies at Bowdoin equips students with knowledge, skills, and perspectives to understand the causes and consequences of local and global environmental problems, with the goal of developing just, equitable solutions. Our curriculum emphasizes thinking across and beyond disciplines and embracing interdisciplinary inquiry in the humanities, arts, social sciences, and natural sciences.

Drawing on Environmental Studies Experience, Senior Teams Up with Hispanic Studies Professor to Produce Academic Article—in Spanish!
Environmental studies and Hispanic studies double major Katie Draeger '24 combines both disciplines as she collaborates with Associate Professor of Romance Languages and Literatures Carolyn Wolfenzon Niego to write a Spanish language article for an academic journal.
Bowdoin’s Brennan and Perkinson on the Humanities, Practical Application of Invaluable Tools in “Inside Higher Ed”
The value and benefits of a liberal arts education steeped in the humanities has worthy champions in Kristin Brennan, executive director of Bowdoin’s Office of Career Exploration and Development (CXD), and Stephen Perkinson, professor of art history.
Roux Distinguished Scholar Ayana Elizabeth Johnson Talks to the NYT about Climate Attitudes
Ayana Elizabeth Johnson was recently interviewed by New York Times's legendary interviewer David Marchese, who was curious about her forthcoming book, What if We Get It Right?, and whether people are "changing the mood" on climate change.