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Scripps Student Spotlight: Jack Elstner
Biological oceanography PhD student is passionate about science that supports marine conservation in a changing ocean
CENIC Awards AI Fire-Detection Tool an “Innovations in Networking” Award for Innovations in Public Safety
The award recognizes exemplary people, projects, and organizations that leverage high-bandwidth networking
Nierenberg Prize Awarded to Biochemist Katalin Karikó for Pioneering Research on COVID-19 Vaccines
The public is invited to attend Nobel Prize winner Katalin Karikó’s free lecture at Scripps Institution of Oceanography on March 25
New Deep-Sea Worm Discovered at Methane Seep off Costa Rica
The creature raises the number of new species found by scientists studying these seemingly inhospitable ecosystems to 48
A Scientist's Life: Kimberly Prather
Renowned atmospheric chemist studies effect of aerosols on health and climate
Women Making Waves at Scripps Oceanography
Scripps Oceanography recognizes Women’s History Month 2024
A Deep Dive into Undergraduate Classes at Scripps
Scripps offers unique undergraduate courses in earth, atmospheric, and marine sciences to educate the next generation of scientific and environmental leaders
Scripps Student Spotlight: Dylan Shafer
Undergraduate student examines sea surface temperature data and its relationship to sea ice formation
Energizing the Environmental Justice Movement
MAS Climate Science and Policy alum Tyler Valdes advocates for progressive environmental policy in California
Scripps Scientists Journey to Antarctica to Study Key Climate Questions and More
Scripps Oceanography researchers are investigating Earth’s climate history, ice loss, phytoplankton, and marine food webs this field season
Scripps Student Spotlight: Charlotte Bellerjeau
Physical oceanography PhD student uses engineering and science to better understand how the ocean moves and mixes
UC San Diego Atmospheric Chemist Receives Prestigious National Academy of Sciences Award
Kimberly Prather recognized for pioneering work on atmospheric aerosols
Everything Everywhere All At Once At COP28
A Scripps delegate reflects on the recent global climate change negotiations held in Dubai
Scripps Student Spotlight: Kara Wiggin
PhD student researches how microplastic pollution in the ocean interacts with human health
Scripps Awarded 5-Year, $6.5 Million NOAA Geospatial Modeling Grant
The award will fund the creation of an academic track in the field of geodesy, and the modernization of a key U.S. spatial database
Recent Graduate's Career Takes Flight
A Scripps Oceanography alumnus lands a dream job as a research associate with the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
Atmospheric River Reconnaissance Flights Begin
On the heels of an exceptionally wet year, an expanded data collection program using Air Force and NOAA aircraft will begin flights over the Pacific from November through March
UC San Diego Delegation to Attend Annual UN Climate Conference in Dubai
Meet the students and faculty from Scripps Institution of Oceanography and School of Global Policy and Strategy who are headed to COP28
Ocean Pavilion Returns to the UN Climate Conference with Call for Ocean Science to Lead Climate Solutions
In year extreme weather events driven by rising marine temperatures, the ocean will take center stage at COP28 in Dubai November 30 – December 12
Scripps Student Spotlight: Anuj Jain
Undergraduate student collects data to determine where Argo float sensors should be placed throughout the world’s oceans
Diving Sector Could Hold the Key to Advancing UN Sustainable Development Goals
Scripps Oceanography-led paper pinpoints how the diving community can play a critical role in global marine conservation and sustainability
An Advocate for Environmental Justice
MAS Climate Science and Policy alum uses her expertise and knowledge to address inequity in issues related to climate change
Scripps Student Spotlight: Michelle Guraieb
Master’s student researches marine invertebrates in hopes of influencing policy and enhancing protection of the natural world
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