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Scripps Scientist Receives Prestigious Award from Oceanographic Institute of Monaco
Pioneering deep-sea expert Lisa Levin to receive the Prince Albert I Grand Medal for science
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Four New Faculty Members Join Scripps Oceanography
Scripps welcomes Sarah Aarons, Julia Diaz, Dovi Kacev, and Amina Schartup to its academic ranks
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From the Sea to the Stars
Scripps Oceanography alumna Jessica Meir, PhD ‘09, launches to the International Space Station, fulfilling a lifelong dream
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A Scientist's Life: Kathy Barbeau
Marine chemist studies how the presence of trace metals such as iron and copper affect marine life and even the climate
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Scripps Student Spotlight: Grant Batzel
A passionate PhD student who makes the most out of his time at Scripps to study the slipper snail and become a well-rounded scientist
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Around the Pier: SURF Program Fosters Network of Support for Students to Continue to Graduate School
Q&A with several 2019 SURF participants, including two alumni mentors who are currently pursuing PhDs at Scripps Oceanography
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Scripps Student Spotlight: Jessica Sportelli
Marine biology master’s student is studying whale acoustics to identify why killer whales are migrating to new places
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Scripps Student Spotlight: Drake Singleton
Geophysics graduate student conducts research to understand earthquakes and active faults in Southern California
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A Scientist's Life: Art Miller
Climate scientist Art Miller works to understand linkages between oceans and the atmosphere – and to inspire the next generation of scientists
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Scripps Student Spotlight: Daria Sheik
Marine Biodiversity and Conservation graduate student is working to develop an app to connect conservation organizations and researchers with people across the world
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Scripps Student Spotlight: Audrey Tan
Climate Science and Policy graduate student is researching how El Niño impacts lives and biodiversity across the Pacific Ocean
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A Scientist's Life: Drew Lucas
Oceanographer develops technology to study small-scale ocean physics that influence climate
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Scripps Student Spotlight: Travis Courtney
Geosciences graduate student is researching how climate change is affecting coral reef structures
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Scripps Student Spotlight: Allison Cusick
Oceanography graduate student is researching how water from melting glaciers affects phytoplankton in the Arctic and Antarctic
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Scripps Student Spotlight: Daniel Conley
Marine biology graduate student is studying how corals react to different environmental conditions
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Conversations with Three Women in Science at Scripps Oceanography
International Women's Day-inspired Q&A features three stellar Scripps scientists, ranging from faculty members to PhD student
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A Scientist's Life: Helen Amanda Fricker
Glaciologist uses satellite data to monitor one of the most significant global warming-related changes in nature
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