Aedan Derrick ’26 standing in the Hadwen Arboretum, Clark University, on a winter day.

Re-imagine our connection to the living world

The world needs leaders and visionaries who can integrate information from multiple fields to address complex environmental challenges and work towards a sustainable, equitable future.

“I wanted to learn more from the experts in the field, learn more about what it takes to be a scientist, about networking and writing proposals, and about climate policy.”

—Aedan Derrick

Academic Programs

The School of Climate, Environment, and Society

New academic programs include a climate, environment, and society major and graduate degree in climate and society.

Hands on

Connected to community

Amanda Dye ’24 talks about the community bioshelter where she works.

A greenhouse operates as an indoor ecosystem for mushroom growing. Outside, Main South families cultivate and harvest their own fresh produce in raised vegetable beds and small fruit orchard.

Excerpt from The Fruits of Our Labor, directed by Thu Le ’25

“I would want to create a nonprofit where there wouldn’t be any barriers for people to access the space, learn something new, and enjoy being together as a community.”

—Amanda Dye ’24

Geography Professor, John Rogan leads an urban forestry class in the Hadwen Arboretum

Environmental leadership in action

At Clark, biology major Quincy Milton III ’20 balanced his studies with lacrosse practices and fly fishing in local waterways.

Now Quincy works as a scientist for EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, a public benefit corporation that provides environmental, compliance, natural resources, and infrastructure engineering and management solutions to public and private sector clients.

4 + 1

An advanced degree within reach

The 4+1 Accelerated Master’s provides an opportunity to earn a pathway to a master’s degree — with one year of additional study and available tuition scholarships.

Lauren Holmes ’23, M.S.’24, an environmental science major, makes a concoction — dish soap, water, and salt — to preserve and transport ants.
Lauren Holmes ’23, M.S. ’24, an environmental science major, makes a concoction — dish soap, water, and salt — to preserve and transport ants. By studying the diversity of ant species in cranberry bogs at different stages of restoration, students can learn about the health of the ecosystem.