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Scripps Geophysicist Peter Shearer Awarded AGU’s Inge Lehmann Medal
American Geophysical Union recognizes contribution to the understanding of earthquakes
Scripps Student Spotlight: Doug Sweeney
Graduate student is researching how marine bacteria produce antibacterial and anticancer compounds
Five UC San Diego Experts Elected AAAS Fellows in 2020
Scripps Oceanography's David Sandwell among those recognized by American Association for the Advancement of Science
Celebrating Native American Excellence at Scripps
Researchers describe the importance of Indigenous representation in science
A Scientist's Life: Adam Young
Coastal morphologist assesses erosion risk with drone-based lasers, photogrammetry, and buried sensors
Scripps Student Spotlight: Jeramy Dedrick
Climate sciences PhD student studies the physical and chemical processes affecting low cloud formation in marine environments
Scripps Student Spotlight: Alyssa Demko
PhD student fascinated by chemistry in the natural world pursues research on microbes
Recognizing Latinx and Hispanic Excellence at Scripps
In celebration of Latinx Heritage Month, we interviewed several members of the Latinx community at Scripps, including faculty, students, staff, and researchers
Scripps Student Spotlight: Channing Prend
PhD student seeks answers about the Southern Ocean in order to better understand how it aids the global climate system
Scripps Alumni Spotlight: V. Elliott Smith
Researcher and author V. Elliott Smith, PhD '68, reflects on his career and discusses his new mystery novel
A Scientist's Life: Jade d'Alpoim Guedes
Archaeologist considers how history can guide society as it deals with climate change
Scripps Student Spotlight: Gabriela Negrete-García
Passionate PhD student pursues research on climate change affecting phytoplankton communities in the Arctic
Scripps Welcomes Eight New Community Engagement Fellows
Community Engagement Fellows dedicate their efforts to developing equity, diversity, and inclusion for the Scripps Institution of Oceanography community
Scripps Student Spotlight: Tammy Russell
Scripps PhD student studying seabird foraging ecology finds ways to support conservation
Scientific Workboat Expands Student Research Opportunities
R/V Bob and Betty Beyster is opening up nearshore research off Southern California
Scripps Student Spotlight: Lauren Kim
PhD student studying storm waves is determined to help make positive direct impacts on climate change
Scripps Oceanography Debuts Wavelengths Video Series
Hosted YouTube video series showcases the cutting-edge research happening at Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Scripps Student Spotlight: Susheel Adusumilli
Geophysics PhD student pursuing research of ice-ocean interactions makes a positive difference with his conversations and projects on climate change
Scripps Oceanography Research Cruises Resume – With Limitations
Scientists deal with substantial procedural changes to ensure safety during COVID-19
Scripps Student Spotlight: Vanessa ZoBell
PhD student fascinated by the intelligence and mystery of whales studies ship noise impacts on baleen whales in the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary
Scripps Oceanography’s 2020 SURF Program Continues During COVID-19
Despite the pandemic, Scripps’ undergraduate summer research program that aims to increase diversity in geosciences carries on and expands with new virtual offering
Two Scripps Oceanography Students Honored for Exceptional Research
Travis Courtney awarded Chancellor’s Dissertation Medal; William Chapman awarded Frieman Prize
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