Environmental, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences at UMass Lowell

Environmental, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences at UMass Lowell

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The Department of Environmental, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences (EEAS) educates students in environmental studies, atmospheric science and geoscience.

The University of Massachusetts Lowell Department of Environmental, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (EEAS) offers unique interdisciplinary study programs encompassing Geosciences, Meteorology, Hydrology and Environmental Chemistry. Our research and teaching engages students in today’s critical environmental challenges including climate change, sustainability and environmental pollution.

04/10/2026
Shiri Spear, Boston 25 News - Boston 25 News 03/03/2026

UML’s own Shiri Spear was just named Chief Meteorologist for Fox Affiliate, Boston 25 News. Shiri received her MS in Atmospheric Science from UMass Lowell in 2007 and recently taught “Communication in the Earth Sciences”, a course she designed herself which taught students the importance of clear science communication. We in the department of Environmental, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences are so proud of Shiri and know she will be fantastic in this new role.

Shiri Spear, Boston 25 News - Boston 25 News Shiri Spear joined WFXT in November 2012 as the Boston 25 Morning News meteorologist. She is a native New Englander, raised in Hollis, NH. Shiri is no stranger to the challenges of forecasting New England weather. She has forecasted and reported on everything from Nor'easters to ice storms to spring...

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