WSU Department of Earth, Environment & Physics

06/09/2026

We are hiring!

The City of Worcester is seeking applicants for Head Gate Keeper and Gate Keeper in the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Cemetery.

Learn more: worcesterma.gov/jobs

06/08/2026

Professor Anne Armstrong, Environmental Science Tech Liz Stone, and Environmental Science Major Morisson Bonilla ran a water quality station at the annual Coes Watershed Science Day. Columbus Park Preparatory 5th graders walked to Coes Reservoir and participated in a series of five stations focused on different elements of Watershed Science. Stations were led by Verdantas Labs, Clark University, The Worcester Lakes and Ponds Program, and WSU. As always, it was a blast working with the CPP students and our partners!

📷: Anne Armstrong
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1. Morisson is ready for the program to begin.
2. Dr. Armstrong, Morisson, and Liz at the event.
3. Students taking part in activities at Coes Reservoir.

06/05/2026

Celebrating World Environment Day!
Image description: Red canoes can be seen in the distance on Patch Reservoir with the text, "June 5, World Environment Day, Worcester State University, Earth, Environment, & Physics, ."

05/29/2026

This weekend, look up for a view you only get once in a blue Moon! 🌕

The second full Moon in a calendar month is sometimes called a "blue Moon" (which has nothing to do with its color, FWIW).

Speaking of Moon colors… though depending on your view the Moon can appear more red, blue, brown, or even purple, the Moon's true color — varying shades of gray and white — depends on the elements and compounds present on the lunar surface, and the light they reflect back out into space.

The amount of light the Moon absorbs vs. reflects back to space is called its albedo. Basically, it’s a measure of how “shiny” the Moon is! ✨

Every planetary body in our solar system has its own albedo. Which do you think has a higher albedo – the Earth or the Moon?

Find out 👉 go.nasa.gov/3Rzk0gA

05/18/2026

Congratulations to our graduates! 👩‍🎓👨‍🎓🥳

📷: Nabin Malakar & Bill Hansen
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1.-2. Students (top photo) and faculty (bottom photo) are eagerly waiting for commencement to begin on Saturday at the DCU Center.

05/14/2026

Looking for an internship?

An internship can be a launchpad to an exciting career!🚀

Don't wait until the final countdown to apply. We're accepting applications for Fall 2026 NASA internships now!

Find the opportunity that's right for you & apply. Details in this week's EXPRESS: https://conta.cc/4eF8F84

05/06/2026

On Tuesday, DEEP faculty and staff members celebrated department milestones. Congratulations to Dr. Reynolds, Dr. Stephens for receiving tenure; Dr. Lavrentovich, Dr. Reynolds and Kerry Popp for receiving promotions; and Dr. Armstrong for receiving the Alden Award!
Image description: Members of DEEP enjoying a meal together in Tatnuck Square.

05/06/2026

Are you looking for a job?

Join our collaborative team as an Environmental Analyst to support the Mohawk River Basin Program. Help conserve, restore, and protect the water quality and natural resources of the Mohawk River through applied research and ecosystem-based management. This position is based in Albany at the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation office. Learn more: https://ow.ly/8aJu50YV3yl

05/05/2026

Congratulations to Kyleigh Sutherland for winning first place at the Celebration of Scholarship and Creativity for her poster "Examining Factors Influencing Soil Carbon at a Local Farm in Princeton, MA."🏆

📷: Kyleigh Sutherland
Image description: Kyleigh stands with her poster in the Competition Gym of the Wellness Center.

05/04/2026

Congratulations to Justin Gagnon for winning second place at the Celebration of Scholarship and Creativity for his poster "Assessing Groundwater Contributions to Surface Water Chemistry in Tatnuck Brook Using Thermal and Chemical Indicators."🏆

📷: Justin Gagnon
Image description:
1. Justin presents his research to attendees at the poster event in the Competition Gym of the Wellness Center.
2. Justin stands with his poster.