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Environmental Engineering

Did you know that the word “engineer” is derived from the Latin word meaning “cleverness”? Environmental engineering colleges can help you use your natural ingenuity in a field of engineering that can be a powerful force in shaping the future of our planet and your career. 

Environmental engineering degrees can teach you how to find ways to minimize human impact upon the environment. You can gain an understanding of how pollutants affect land, water, and air, as well as how to develop new solutions through the use of traditional engineering principles, such as hydraulics. Plus, you can learn how to apply various models for managing hazardous waste (including radioactive waste) and toxic materials. 

Environmental engineering schools can also provide electrical engineering training. Electrical engineering degrees can focus on the fundamentals of clean energy production and transmission, providing you with hands-on learning in everything from the application of electrical and electronic theory to the design, construction, repair, and modification of the electrical components in green technologies. 

Browse through the list of available environmental engineering colleges today and find out how you can prepare to help shape the world in a positive way!