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Research Spotlight
Assistant Professor Clara Blättler holding a vial of seawater dating from the last ice age.
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Bowen studies the climate of early Mars and rocky exoplanets.
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Edwin Kite is a planetary scientist interested in Mars and rocky exoplanets.
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Exponential Growth In Big Data And Computing Power Is Transforming Climate Science
January 24, 2025
A new paper co-authored by Prof. Pedram Hassanzadeh explores the intersection of A.I. and climate physics.
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A New University Institute Confronts Climate Change And Economic Growth As Closely Linked Challenges
January 14, 2025
David Keith is the founding faculty member of the Climate Systems Engineering Initiative within The Institute For Climate and Sustainable Growth.
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24 Dead From California Wildfires, Evacuations Still Underway
January 14, 2025
Fox Local news story about the California wildfires features atmospheric scientist Elisabeth Moyer.
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Prof. Meghana Ranganathan Interviewed For Physical Sciences Division Website
January 06, 2025
You can read the full interview, entitled "The Duality Of Ice", here.