This list showcases successful business founded by Brown Alumni, demonstrating how Brown's open curriculum inspires innovation and flexibility across disciplines. Christopher Williams studied geology-biology and computer science at Brown, graduating in 2026. His company, Nematex, describes itself as offering the first biological solution to sterilise root knot nematodes, a pest that attacks crop roots.
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Department of Earth, Environmental & Planetary Sciences
Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences at Brown University
The Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences (DEEPS) integrates teaching and research to investigate fundamental phenomena affecting the Earth and planets. Our students engage in hands-on learning, in collaboration with DEEPS faculty, to explore natural hazards, global climate, and planetary bodies.
Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences at Brown University
The Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences (DEEPS) integrates teaching and research to investigate fundamental phenomena affecting the Earth and planets. Our students engage in hands-on learning, in collaboration with DEEPS faculty, to explore natural hazards, global climate, and planetary bodies.
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News from DEEPS
Upcoming Courses for Spring 2027
As we prepare for the Spring 2026 semester, DEEPS is excited to share our upcoming course options.
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How is climate change affecting the amount of metals in our water?
The Possibly Podcast recently looked at how Providence rivers have been contaminated with metals. To find out if climate change could be making the problem worse, the team spoke with Sarah Kramer and Leo Nachamie.
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Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences
Box 1846
324 Brook Street
Providence, RI 02912
DEEPS@Brown.edu
(401) 863-3339