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Let’s Talk about Science: Why and How We Need to Do Better
Observations from Scripps Oceanography science communications class on the task scientists face
Climate Change Identified as Contributor to Oroville Dam Spillway Incident
Case study of weather triggering the 2017 crisis points to how atmospheric rivers are impacted by global warming
Scripps Student Spotlight: Jeremy Wing Ching Wong
PhD student researches the mechanisms behind earthquakes in order to understand their origins and effects
Community Engagement Fellows Receive UC San Diego’s Inclusive Excellence Award
Fellows recognized for their essential roles in supporting equity, diversity, and inclusion at Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Tonga Tsunami a Reminder of Need for Better Global Detection Network
International effort to deploy new technology could greatly improve warning systems
Five UC San Diego Graduate Students Inducted to Bouchet Graduate Honor Society
Scripps physical oceanography student Taylor McKie recognized for dedication to social justice, inclusivity, and academic excellence
Variable Precipitation Linked to Rising Infectious Disease among Young Children Worldwide
Global database analysis spotlights higher risk in low-to-middle-income nations
Scripps Student Spotlight: Ryan Kich
Graduate student researches the microbiomes of fish gills, and how those bacteria potentially affect fish health
“Taste” and “Smell” of Coral Reefs Provide Insights into Dynamic Ecosystem
Breakthrough in detecting chemical identity of reefs
Scripps Community Outreach Program Celebrates a Milestone
Student-led, volunteer-driven SCOPE program honors two decades of scientific outreach by publishing a model of success
A Scientist's Life: Deirdre Lyons
Developmental biologist uncovers the instructions for life carried in cells
Scripps Receives $350,000 Grant to Support Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Three-year Heising-Simons Foundation grant will bolster outreach and recruitment of underrepresented minority students
Six UC San Diego Experts Elected AAAS Fellows in 2021
Recognition by American Association for the Advancement of Science honors their contributions in ocean sciences, infectious and inflammatory diseases, engineering and materials science, and research ethics
Exposure to Wildfire Smoke Increased Number of Bay Area COVID Deaths
Review of 2020 health data suggests wildfires made COVID victims more vulnerable
Scripps Makes Strides to Increase Diversity, Awarded American Geophysical Union Bridge Program Status
Program helps students overcome barriers to pursuing careers in geosciences
Scripps Graduate Student Council Takes Initiative
Meet the 2021-2022 Scripps Graduate Student Council, an organization of students devoted to improving the quality of graduate student life on campus
Scripps Student Spotlight: Erica Ferrer
PhD candidate researches sustainability in small-scale fisheries
Scientists returning to expansive data collection in Antarctica
Scripps Oceanography research resumes on frozen continent after COVID-19 interruption
Atmospheric River Storm Observations over Pacific Ocean to Expand This Winter
Filling data gaps will improve precipitation forecasts for western states
Ocean Physics Explain Cyclones on Jupiter
Images from NASA satellite of polar cyclones on Jupiter allow scientists to study the forces that drive them
U.S.-Mexico Border Wastewater Transport Model Suggests Solutions to Reduce Coastal Contamination
Researchers model a variety of border sewage treatment scenarios, finding the best solution that provides greatest safety to the health of beachgoers
Adrianus Kalmijn: 1933-2021
Pioneer in discovering how sharks harness electromagnetic energy to sense prey
Scripps Welcomes Three New Community Engagement Fellows
Fellows aim to foster an inclusive community and enhance cultural awareness at Scripps
Amid Letdowns that Couldn’t Be Overcome by Haggis, Reasons for Hope at COP26
A member of the Scripps Oceanography delegation’s post-event analysis
Scripps Oceanographers Featured in New Documentary on Project Recover
“To What Remains” has national premiere on Dec. 8
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