The University of Michigan-Ann Arbor's Department of Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering in Ann Arbor, MI, provides extensive study and research opportunities focused on Earth's atmosphere and the solar system. Students explore atmospheric science, investigating climate dynamics, weather systems, and environmental interactions, alongside planetary science, examining planetary atmospheres, space weather, and the broader space environment. Programs range from undergraduate majors in Climate and Meteorology and Space Science and Engineering to advanced graduate degrees. The curriculum builds a strong base in physics and mathematics, complemented by hands-on research and access to advanced facilities, preparing graduates for impactful careers in climate modeling, weather forecasting, space exploration, and environmental fields across academia, government, and industry.
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The University of Michigan (U-M, UMich, or just Michigan) is a public research university in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. Founded in 1817, the university is the oldest and largest in Michigan; it was established twenty years before the territory became a state. Michigan is a founding member of the Association of American Universities.
