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Richard Seymour: 1929-2021
Architect of the iconic Coastal Data Information Program, world’s largest repository of scientific, directional wave data
StartBlue Program Now Accepting Applications for Fall 2021
UC San Diego’s new ocean-focused accelerator accepting applications from May 21 to July 2
Overfishing As Significant as Environmental Factors as Cause of Sardine Fishery Collapse
Study offers a new way to predict sardine population shifts and a counternarrative to current understanding
Ready for Liftoff: Alumna Megan McArthur to Pilot Space Mission
Astronaut and graduate of Scripps Oceanography to visit International Space Station as part of NASA's SpaceX Crew-2 mission
Shooting for the Moon
UC San Diego alumnae Jessica Meir and Kate Rubins selected to NASA’s Artemis program, which aims to land the first woman and next man on the moon by 2024
Scripps Alumni Spotlight: V. Elliott Smith
Researcher and author V. Elliott Smith, PhD '68, reflects on his career and discusses his new mystery novel
Scripps Oceanography Debuts Wavelengths Video Series
Hosted YouTube video series showcases the cutting-edge research happening at Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Scripps Alumni Spotlight: Lauren Ward
MAS MBC alumna harnesses her science communication skills and passion for sharing Earth’s stories as a video producer for NASA
An Out of This World Conversation with Astronaut Jessica Meir
UC San Diego alumna discussed her journey from 'STEM to Stars' during live Q&A from space
From the Sea to the Stars
Scripps Oceanography alumna Jessica Meir, PhD ‘09, launches to the International Space Station, fulfilling a lifelong dream
Research Highlight: Scientists Find Key Changes in Gray Whale Migration Routes off Southern California
Increasing numbers of gray whales migrating closer to shore could put whales at risk for ship strikes, entanglements, and pollution
A Scientist's Life: Octavio Aburto-Oropeza
Marine ecologist and photographer studies ways to use technology to improve fisheries, considers economic value of flourishing ecosystems
Around the Pier: Fighting for the Ocean
Scripps Oceanography alumna Ayana Elizabeth Johnson returns to campus to discuss her ocean conservation work grounded in social justice
Scripps Alumnus Highlight: Q&A with Rear Admiral Brian Brown
Rear Admiral Brian Brown, MS ‘87, recently appointed to serve as commander of Naval Information Forces
NASA Astronaut Jessica Meir Orbits Back to Scripps Campus for a Visit
Scripps alumna delivered keynote address at Blue Tech Week, engaged in roundtable discussion with students, and participated in Facebook Live Q&A during visit
A Scientist's Life: Andy Nosal
Marine biologist specializes in behavior and ecology of sharks and rays
Meet Andy Nosal, the Scripps Researcher with a Passion for Science Communication—and Sharks
The winner of a prestigious science communicator’s award, Nosal strives to dispel myths about sharks
A Scientist's Life: Dan Cayan
Climate scientist describes the challenge of seeing climate in high definition
A Scientist's Life: Falk Feddersen
Falk Feddersen researches the implications of sea-level rise on our beaches
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