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Scripps Student Spotlight: Steffaney Wood
PhD student investigates how specific ocean microbes produce a potent neurotoxin harmful to humans and animals
Summer Fellowship Program Immerses Students in Diverse Scientific Research
Undergraduates from across the country gain valuable research experience and knowledge through the JT-SURF program
Scripps Student Spotlight: Raymond Leibensperger III
PhD student in climate sciences with notable awards and fellowships researches sea spray aerosols
Charting Change from Coral Reefs to Climate Science
Scripps alum Jennifer McWhorter supports the Biogeochemical Argo array in the Gulf of Mexico to understand the region’s changes over time
Scripps Student Spotlight: Olívia Soares Pereira
PhD student specializing in deep-sea ecology has explored the ocean’s depths using the human-occupied submersible Alvin
Scripps Student Spotlight: Grace Cawley
PhD student studies zooplankton communities and their role in the California Current Ecosystem
Margaret Leinen to Step Down as Vice Chancellor and Scripps Director in 2025
Leinen was appointed as the first female director of Scripps Institution of Oceanography in 2013
Time to Celebrate the Graduating Class of 2024!
Graduates look back on their time at Scripps Oceanography, sharing where the next wave on their journey will take them
Joris Gieskes: 1934-2024
Marine chemist with near-60-year affiliation with Scripps remembered as beloved mentor, colleague
Renowned Scripps Scientist Receives Elite Recognition in Oceanography
Dariusz Stramski awarded Nils Gunnar Jerlov Medal
Views from the Forefront of Climate Action
Alumna Kim Cobb is a leader in climate change research and action
David G. Moore: 1925-2024
Marine geologist and expert on seafloor sediments used pioneering methods to study the continental shelf
Scripps Student Spotlight: Arnel Orig
Former United States Navy diver and current MAS MBC student turns dreams into reality at Scripps
A Scientist’s Life: Clarissa Anderson
Biological oceanographer predicts ocean hazards and creates a more informed public
NSF-Funded Program Advances Geosciences Opportunities for Community College Students
Semester-long research experience at Scripps Oceanography educates the next generation of scientific leaders
Spreading the Love for Planet Earth
Scripps alumna Rosina Garcia shares passion for planet through her work at California natural history museum
Scripps Student Spotlight: Lena Stasiak
MAS MBC student explores environmental DNA to support sea turtle conservation efforts
UC San Diego-Led Science Teams Selected as Finalists for NASA Science Missions to Understand Our Changing Climate
Each team will receive $5 million to conduct concept studies for new satellites
Levin, Talley Named New National Academy of Science Members
Scripps Oceanography distinguished emerita researchers among five from UC San Diego recently honored
Scripps Student Spotlight: Austin Barnes
PhD student investigates coastal impacts of sea-level rise to help address climate-related issues in Hawai‘i
Triton Innovation Challenge Spotlights Trailblazing Environmental Solutions
UC San Diego students, faculty and staff present innovative technologies at premier entrepreneurship competition
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
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