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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

Scripps Institution of Oceanography will serve as the location for a new Coast Guard Blue Technology Center of Expertise (COE).

Coast Guard Partners with Scripps Oceanography to Establish Blue Technology Center of Expertise

New Center of Expertise will provide opportunities for identification, evaluation and transition of new blue technologies

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Around the Pier: Scripps Succulent Garden Sheds Light on Coral Reefs

Graduates of Scripps Oceanography program develop coral reef-inspired succulent garden on campus to bring science out of labs

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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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SURF Program Steers Students Toward Path of Research and Discovery

Q&A with four SURF program alumni, who are currently pursuing their PhDs at Scripps Oceanography, on how the program shaped their decision to pursue graduate school

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Photo of the Week: Scripps Sunset

A dazzling winter sky accompanies a lone surfer

Alyssa Griffin

Scripps Student Spotlight: Alyssa Griffin

Graduate student studies the impact of changing ocean chemistry on coral reefs

William Easterling

Q&A with William Easterling, Assistant Director of the National Science Foundation

Easterling, head of the Directorate for Geosciences, discussed his vision for NSF and funding priorities during a recent visit to Scripps Oceanography

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Q&A with Charles Bolden, Former NASA Administrator and Astronaut

Bolden to receive Nierenberg Prize for Science in the Public Interest and deliver a presentation at a free public event at Scripps Oceanography October 17

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Around the Pier: SURFing into Science Research

SURF program at Scripps provides stepping-stone for diverse students considering graduate programs in earth and ocean sciences

Around the Pier: Meeting of the Minds

Scripps leadership and scientists meet His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama to discuss climate change, global concerns

Diversity Award ceremony 2017.

Scripps Community Awarded for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Group effort led to hiring of Scripps Diversity Initiatives Coordinator

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Scripps Donors Thanked for Support at Annual Fellowship Brunch

Graduate students and donors discussed scientific research at yearly event

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Around the Pier: Weather on Steroids Exhibit Merges Scripps Climate Science with Art

Artistic and scientific showcase on display at the La Jolla Historical Society through May 21

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Faculty Profile: Isabel Rivera-Collazo Joins Scripps and UC San Diego

New joint-hire specializes in environmental archaeology, with cross-collaborative research bridging Scripps, Department of Anthropology

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Bridging Climate Science and Policy for the Next Generation

Q&A with Master of Advanced Studies grad Jaimie Huynh

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Around the Pier: Scripps Oceanography/UC San Diego Unveil Revitalized Ship Facility

Grand reopening of Nimitz Marine Facility showcases new pier, other enhancements to support Scripps’ research vessels

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Culinary Sustainability: An Evening of Food and Fun

Sea-to-table culinary event honored Director’s Circle members at Scripps Oceanography

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Around the Pier: Scripps Graduate Student Honored for Research Excellence

Hao Ye selected as 20th recipient of the annual Frieman Prize, a Scripps-given honor

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Around the Pier: Voices from the Sea

Alaskan high school students conduct cutting-edge bioacoustics research through partnership with Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego

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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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MAS MBC Capstone Symposium Highlights Impressive Student Research

Annual symposium showcases research conducted by Scripps master’s students

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