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Scripps Oceanography Researcher Receives Young Investigator Award

Researcher is among the 36 awardees from the Office of Naval Research program

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A Scientist's Life: Ryan Hechinger

Marine biologist considers parasites to study broad ecological questions

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Around the Pier: Standing Up for Science

Scripps grad student Phil Bresnahan combines love for outdoor recreation and science through outreach program

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Squidtoons: Sparking Scientific Curiosity through Comics

Scripps graduate student Garfield Kwan spearheads marine science-focused comics website

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San Diego Fellowship Awards Record Number of Scripps Students

Four incoming Scripps graduate students supported through the San Diego Fellowship, a program designed to increase campus diversity

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A Scientist's Life: Miriam Kastner

Pioneering geochemist on a career spent breaking through seafloor and breaking through in a male-dominated field

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Around the Pier: Profiles in Diversity: Data-Driven, People-Driven

Long-time Scripps data manager makes a difference in his dream position

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Summertime for the Adventurous

Undergrads from around the country spend a summer immersed in Scripps science through the SURF program

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SURF Program 2014: Student Profiles

The 2014 SURF fellows excelled in a wide range of earth and ocean science research

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Scripps's Cheryl Peach Appointed to Environmental Literacy Task Force

Environmental education a main focus for California State Superintendent Tom Torlakson

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A Scientist's Life: Dan Cayan

Climate scientist describes the challenge of seeing climate in high definition

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Next Generation of Ocean Science Explorers Fostered by Scripps/Ocean Discovery Program

Local school-based program brings hands-on ocean science education to underserved students in San Diego

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MAS MBC Capstone Symposium Highlights Impressive Student Research

Annual symposium showcases research conducted by Scripps master’s students

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A Scientist's Life: Kerry Key

Scripps geophysicist describes using electromagnetics to see under the ocean

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