Develops models and analyzes observations to understand the microphysical and chemical evolution of aerosol particles in the atmosphere.
Oceans and Atmosphere
Cloud Physics and Boundary Layer Processes
The study of the processes that lead to the formation, growth, and precipitation of clouds in the boundary layer of the lower atmosphere.
Academics
Centers, Labs, and Programs
CAICE is a Center for Chemical Innovation focused on the fundamental chemistry behind the impact of aerosol particles on our climate.
Providing cutting edge climate science to stakeholders in water resources, natural resources and coastal resources.
Provide water cycle science, technology and outreach to support effective policies and practices that address the impacts of extreme weather and water events on the environment, people and the economy of western North America.
Studies fundamental physical processes that govern terrestrial climate change, with emphasis on observations and particular attention to the Earth’s polar regions.
Oceans and Atmosphere News
Apr 20, 2022
Scripps Oceanography-Led Study Predicts Climate Change Accelerates Ocean Currents
Warming is making surface currents shallower and faster
Apr 5, 2022
New Evidence Suggests California’s Environmental Policies Preferentially Protect Whites
Systemic racism could explain why minorities are exposed to more poll...