• To provide graduate students with essential academic knowledge, research and practical skills needed for successful careers in Bioenvironmental Science related jobs at various private institutions, government agencies, academia, and industry. This will be accomplished by: training students on the interaction between various components/systems of the environment and how to protect the health of humans in the changing environment;
  • Educating students on the importance of gene–environment and behavior-environment interactions in the development and homeostasis of biological organisms; Providing interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research training that addresses the understanding of the underlying mechanism by which physical, chemical, and biological agents cause alterations in ecosystem integrity and cause morbidity and mortality in humans, animals, and other organisms, especially those of commercial value; Training students in the development of cost-effective methodologies whereby theimpact of various environmental pollutants and toxic substances may be prevented and/or controlled;
  • Establishing partnerships with other research-intensive universities, government agencies, international organizations and the private sector that will provide training and internships to facilitate applied research activity and future career opportunities for students;
  • Establishing community outreach programs that provide awareness regarding the impact of physical, chemical, biological, and toxic agents generated by natural or anthropogenic events on human health.