If you’ve ever seen Star Wars, they’re like the midi-chlorians of our atmosphere,” says Mayra Oyola-Merced, an assistant professor in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences. “They can switch between the dark side and …
Month: June 2025
Hannah Zanowski’s research on polar oceanography could help answer key questions about different types of oceans that exist on distant planets.
What do Earth’s oceans share with an icy moon orbiting Saturn? For Hannah Zanowski, both might be crucial in addressing a key question: What makes a planet habitable? Zanowski combines her passion for oceanography and …
Analyzing the last 50 years of American air quality, Tracey Holloway sees a success story.
In the 1970s, air quality was suffering due to industrial pollution, but thanks to intentional policymaking and industry investments in cleaner cars and greener electricity sources, Americans have benefited from cleaner air year over year. …
Dutton, He, Zoet Lead Team Awarded Research Forward Funding
In the face of ongoing global warming, coastal communities are increasingly threatened by rising sea levels and coastline retreat—irreversible changes that will persist for generations. Addressing these challenges requires innovative solutions that bridge the social …