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Meet the UC San Diego Delegates Headed to Egypt for UN Climate Conference
Students and faculty from Scripps Institution of Oceanography and School of Global Policy and Strategy prepare to attend COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt
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Scripps Student Spotlight: Kiirah Green
Master’s student researches deep-sea biology, with a focus on newly discovered species of deep-sea worms
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Diving into Seabird Science
The study of penguins and other seabirds takes flight through the research of Scripps PhD student Tammy Russell
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UC San Diego Announces Second Cohort for Blue Economy Accelerator
Six new startups tackle ocean challenges in StartBlue program
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Six Scripps Oceanography Researchers Awarded for Scientific Excellence
AGU’s 2022 awardees include Scripps’ Carlene Burton, Daniel Cayan, Catherine Constable, Wenyuan Fan, Gabi Laske, and Vashan Wright
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Scripps Student Spotlight: Ella Kim
PhD student analyzes fish acoustics along the West Coast and their relationship to marine heat waves
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Environmental Scientist Jesse Ausubel to Receive 2022 Nierenberg Prize for Science in the Public Interest
Ausubel to deliver a free public lecture at Scripps Institution of Oceanography on Oct. 13
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Another Year, Another Maui Trip!
Scripps Oceanography students monitor long-term changes in coral reef health
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Scripps Fleet Under New Leadership
Scripps Institution of Oceanography appoints Joost van der Zwaag as new marine superintendent
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Scripps Student Spotlight: Anya Štajner
PhD student researches zooplankton activity in the California Current Ecosystem
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Tim Barnett: 1938-2022
Geophysicist led first wave of El Niño forecasting, foretold demise of Western reservoirs
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Nierenberg Prize Awarded to Distinguished Atmospheric Scientist Warren Washington
Trailblazing climate researcher accepts Scripps-given award for science in the public interest
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A Scientist's Life: Moira Décima
Curator of the Pelagic Invertebrate Collection at Scripps Oceanography seeks to understand changes caused by a warmer, more acidic ocean
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Scripps Student Spotlight: Sree Gopal
Recent MAS MBC graduate researched coastal management and policy within blue carbon ecosystems and sea-level rise adaptation
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Jane Teranes: 1969-2022
Teaching professor regarded as a mentor and inspiration to countless students
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Russ E. Davis: 1941-2022
Inventive engineer transformed studies of ocean’s role in climate and upper-ocean dynamics
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Scripps Student Spotlight: James Riddell
Recent graduate of marine biology undergrad program helps identify viruses using bioinformatics tools from hydrothermal vents
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SeaTech Connects High School Students in Alaska to Research with Scripps Scientists
High school students from Sitka, Alaska receive mentorship from Scripps scientists in researching soundscapes in marine ecosystems
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Hats Off to You, Grads
Scripps celebrates the Class of 2022, checks in to see where some of our graduates are headed next
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Scripps Student Spotlight: Chanel Robles
MAS MBC student researches the roles of green sea turtles in Baja California
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A Scientist's Life: Julie McClean
Physical oceanographer seeks to simulate ocean and sea ice physics for climate research
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A Wave of Support for Pride Month 2022
Scripps Oceanography students, faculty and staff celebrate Pride Month, reflect on experiences as members of the queer community in science and academia
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New Fellowship Program Supports Diversity in Scientific Diving
The Scripps-led DIVERsity Fellowship Program will start accepting applications for the Fall 2022 cohort on May 6
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A Scientist's Life: Jack Gilbert
Microbial ecologist seeks ways to collaborate with bacteria to improve human and ecosystem health
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