School of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Exploring Earth. Understanding Our Environment. Shaping the Future.
Exploring Earth's systems, advancing environmental discovery, and preparing the next generation of scientists and leaders through education, research, and collaboration.
Academics
The School of Earth and Environmental Sciences offers undergraduate majors in Environmental Science, Geology, Geophysics and Earth Science, along with minors and additional academic pathways.
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News
Read More NewsDr. Joe Calvin Yelderman Jr., beloved professor, mentor, husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on August 9th surrounded by his family.
A Baylor graduate who served as a professor of geology for 43 years, Joe was a gifted educator and hydrogeologist whose passion for teaching, environmental stewardship, and his Christian faith touched generations of students and colleagues.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Diane, their three children, and 10 grandchildren.
The Baylor School of Earth and Environmental Sciences mourns the passing of Dr. Joe Yelderman, Jr., a beloved professor, mentor, colleague, and friend.
Dr. Yelderman served Baylor University for 43 years as a professor of geology specializing in hydrogeology. His passion for teaching, scientific excellence, and environmental stewardship inspired generations of students and left a lasting impact on our Baylor community.
A Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday, August 19, at 12:00 p.m. at Columbus Avenue Baptist Church. We extend our deepest condolences to his wife, Diane, his family, former students, colleagues, and all who were blessed to know him.
Dr. Yelderman’s legacy of faith, wisdom, service, and kindness will not be forgotten.
The School of Earth and Environmental Sciences in the Baylor University College of Arts & Sciences will make its formal debut on June 1, 2026. The new School involves an historic merger of two current departments within Arts & Sciences –– Geosciences and Environmental Sciences.
Twelve Baylor professors have been honored with Outstanding Faculty Awards for exceptional teaching, scholarship and contributions to the academic community.