Highlights
Research from the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences is frequently being highlighted in professional journals and national publications. Check out the research highlights below to see where our faculty’s research has been showcased.
2024
Graduate student Steve Carr publishes in Journal of Geophysical Research Solid Earth, , open access -- 28 May 2024
Former graduate student and current post doc Tinghong Zhou publishes in Earth and Planetary Science Letters, , open access -- 25 May 2024
New research by the Paleomagnetic Research Group addresses this question -- 02 May 2024
Graduate student Jesse Dugan publishes in Limnology and Oceanography: Methods, (may require institutional access) -- 01 April 2024
Post doc David Cúñez and undergraduate Div Patel publish in Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, , open access -- 29 January 2024
2023
Graduate student Sydney Louden publishes in Environmental Science: Advances, , open access -- 09 October 2023
National Science Foundation highlights the work of the Paleomagnetic Research Group with their news report, -- 03 August 2023
Lee Murray and Vasilii Petrenko are recent recipients of a gift from the Virtual Earth System Research Institute. This ambitious multi-year project, co-led by 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳ and the University of Washington, is aimed at improving an understanding of the fate of atmospheric methane and its influence on climate. -- 11 July 2023
John Tarduno, Rory Cottrell, Richard Bono (PhD 2016), Tinghong Zhou, and Gautam Mitra, in a paper published in Nature, show that -- 14 June 2023
2022
On Wednesday October 19th, GEPA hosted an Annual Graduate Student Symposium. Over 50 students gave 10-minute presentations to audiences that included students, faculty and staff. During the symposium six students were chosen, by judges from the University, based on their ability to effectively communicate their research to a mixed audience. An Earth and Environmental Sciences PhD Student, Katie Gregory, was a recipient of this award for her presentation on “Engineering Better Tools to Assess Aquatic Greenhouse Gas Dynamics”. -- 26 October 2022
DongJoo Juang (now at Pusan National University, Korea) and John Kessler, in a paper published in Nature Geoscience, show -- 22 October 2022
Richard Bono (BS, '11; PhD, '16) receives -- 12 October 2022
John Tarduno and the Paleomagnetic Research Group's work in Earth's magnetic field is featured in a recent -- 31 March 2022
Miki Nakajima and colleagues demonstrate that in a new paper in -- 01 February 2022
2021
is named after Dave Mao (MS, '66; PhD, '68), a pioneer in diamond-anvil experiments whose work helped to redefine how materials behave under extreme temperature and pressure conditions. -- 18 November 2021
Lunar samples solve mystery of the -- 04 August 2021
See John Tarduno's article in
2020
Timothy O'Brien and John Tarduno use magnetism to determine when -- 04 December 2020
Lee Murray speaks with -- 13 October 2020
Scott MacLennan, a postdoctoral research associate in the lab of Mauricio Ibanez-Mejia, an assistant professor, present the first geological -- 22 June 2020
Lee Murray speaks with 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳ City Newspaper on -- 22 April 2020
Michael Dyonisius (PhD Candidate), Vasilii Petrenko and the Ice Core and Atmospheric Chemistry Lab, in another paper recently published in Science, show that . -- 20 February 2020
Benjamin Hmiel (PhD, '20),Vasilii Petrenko, Michael Dyonisius and Philip Place (Ice Core and Atmospheric Chemistry Lab) demonstrate in their new Nature paper that . -- 19 February 2020
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covers the work of John Tarduno and the Paleomagnetic Research Group in this week's Newsletter -- 31 January 2020
John Tarduno, Rory Cottrell, and Richard Bono (PhD, '16) show how in a paper recently published in PNAS -- 20 January 2020
John Kessler, Eric Chan (PhD, '17) and the Kessler Group's work concerning is the focus of a recent highlight in Eos, Earth & Space Science News -- 16 January 2020
2019
Tom Weber and Nicola Wiseman '18 use -- 10 October 2019
Mauricio Ibanez-Mejia contributed chapters to a book recognized by Colombia's , Hace Tiempo, un viaje paleontológico ilustrado por Colombia (Long Ago: an illustrated paleontological journey through Colombia), published by Instituto Humboldt in association with -- 10 October 2019
Gautam Mitra, Professor of Geology and current Graduate Studies Director of the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, was presented the -- 3 October 2019
| The Geological Society of America published the following citation by Steven Wojtal of Oberlin College: With students and colleagues, Gautam Mitra has insightfully examined rock deformation at different crustal levels and contributed significantly to our understanding of the tectonics of fold-thrust belts. Gautam's publications present original, objective, and insightful observations of the map patterns, structures, and microstructures of naturally-deformed rocks, and they draw upon a deep understanding of the mechanics and material sciences literature in interpreting them. From his first publication to his latest work with students and colleagues, Gautam's work is exemplary in analyzing rock rheology and exploring the roles that rock rheology plays in the development of map-scale, outcrop-scale and microscopic structures. Of particular note are Gautam's research contributions in three areas. One concerns the processes by which deformation localizes within fault and/or shear zones. Gautam was among the first to document the role of grain fracture in forming fine-grained matrix in deformation zones and to emphasize how fabric development facilitates strain softening in them. Second, Gautam and his students have collected extensive fabric and strain data and incorporated those data into map- and regional-scale balanced sections across the Appalachians, Rocky Mountains, Scottish Caledonides, and Himalayas. Third, Gautam has used energy minimization principles as a tool to understand the formation of rock structures. More recently, Gautam has broadened his scope to examine fluid flow in thrust belts and the geometry and kinematics of rifting. Gautam’s characteristic approach of detailed examination and careful interpretation of the rock record, across scales, continues to inspire students and to guide work in our science. In addition to four decades of sustained, high-quality research, Gautam has served the community in a variety of ways. He has mentored more than thirty graduate students, including some he inherited after the death of David Elliott. Many of them now fill tenured positions at U.S educational institutions or work in government or industry. Several international students have established themselves as scientific leaders in their home countries. Gautam also co-authored a widely used text and was a journal and monograph editor. On the basis of his scholarship, mentoring, and community service, Gautam Mitra is a deserving recipient of this year's Career Contribution Award. |
-- 3 September 2019
-- John Tarduno and Richard Bono (former postdoctoral research associate) provide insight into the origin of large-scale structure of Earth's surface and deep interior with their new publication in Nature Communications. -- 1 August 2019
Mauricio Ibanez-Mejia receives a Furth Fund award for early career faculty to promote research activities. See the -- 3 May 2019
Tom Weber offers a -- 25 April 2019
A round of applause and congratulations to our seniors presenting in the Undergraduate Research Expo '19
The Undergraduate Research Exposition is a College-wide event in which students are invited to present their work. This year, 5 students from EES gave presentations to peers, faculty, and friends.
Stuart Goldstein, '19 (Carmala Garzione)
Patricia Hanna, '19 (Karen Berger)
Lillian Henderson, '19 (Thomas Weber)
Derrick Murekezi, '19 (Mauricio Ibanez-Mejia)
Hannah Tompkins, '19 (Mauricio Ibanez-Mejia)
Stuart Goldstein (Dean's Prize) and Derrick Murekezi (Professors Choice Award) were recognized with awards at the expo for their research efforts.
Professor Carmala Garzione -- 26 February 2019
John Tarduno discusses the Ediacaran magnetic field with BBC World Service - Science in Action.
- (segment begins at 14:28 and ends at 20:33) -- 3 February 2019
-- Richard Bono (PhD '16) and the UR Paleomagnetism Lab present vital clues - 30 January 2019
2018
Carmala Garzione provides insight - New Hampshire Public Radio - 30 November 2018
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Using the chemical fingerprints of zircons, Dustin Trail and his team identified an array of sediments likely present on early Earth, where the oldest biochemical reactions could have brewed - 26 September 2018
wins the women's division of the 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳ Marathon with a time of 3:01:29 - 23 September 2018
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Carmala Garzione's collaborative research in the Andes Mountains was recently highlighted in and - 02 August 2018
according to a new study conducted by Thomas Weber - 20 April 2018
Peter Neff , and “the resulting noise is so unexpected and fascinating.” Neff and his team are drilling holes in the Taylor Glacier to recover ice cores and study the gases trapped inside. - 6 March 2018
Division of Earth Sciences Express Update - Winter 2018 Vol. 3 - The Earth sciences community is abuzz about changes to the Earth's magnetic field, which points our compass needles North and protects our atmosphere from harmful radiation. EAR-supported 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳ researchers John Tarduno and Vincent Hare have helped - 28 February 2018
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Katy Sparrow, '17 (PhD) set out to - 17 January 2018
Vas Petrenko and his research group are highlighted in 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳ Review: , 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳ Review, November-December 2017 - 08 January 2018
2017
Dustin Trail is the recipient of the , in recognition of his contributions to studies of the early Earth.
Lee Murray investigates how - 19 June 2017
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John Kessler and colleagues answer questions about - 14 April 2017
Carmala Garzione and Junsheng Nie show that
John Tarduno to receive the in recognition of his research on the evolution of the early Earth's magnetic field - 23 March 2017
EES Student Ulrik Soderstrom (BA, 2016; MS, 2017) featured in 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳ Newscenter, - 24 February 2017
John Tarduno and post-doctoral researcher Vincent Hare discuss
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John Kessler and the US Geological Survey review the 8 February 2017
2016
by a team of 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳ geologists, led by John Tarduno 19 December 2016
article 22 December 2016
John Kessler and students in his advanced undergraduate seminar in Earth and Environmental Sciences explore the dynamics of naturally occurring greenhouse gases in the Great Lakes in the 17 November 2016
Carmala Garzione Named Helen F. and Fred H. Gowen Professor:
Professor Garzione is a leader in the study of how tectonics and climate interact as recorded in the world's great mountain ranges, including the Andes and Himalaya-Tibetan Plateau. She uses stable isotope and sedimentary provenance studies to reconstruct paleoenvironments and sedimentary basin evolution. Her work has been instrumental in the development of stable isotope methods for quantitative estimates of
Lee Murray, Assistant Professor, is an author on a recent Journal of Geophysical Research article that received an this week. 27 October 2016
, Dean of Physical and Biological Sciences at University of California, Santa Cruz, is the guest speaker for the Fairchild Colloquium Lecture, as part of Meliora Weekend, October 7, 3-4pm in Lander Auditorium.
Making Mummies Talk: Using Fossils to Understand How Seals Respond to Environmental Change
- Prof. John Tarduno leads students on expeditions to southern Africa and Australia 17 August 2016
Follow the Paleomagnetic Research Lab's expedition to southern Africa and Australia via
Thomas Webber discusses the importance of the polar seas in the marine carbon cycle in 5 August 2016
Geology major Derrick Murekezi, '19, and Data Sciences major Ian Manzi, '18, receive 30 March 2016
Vasilii Petrenko's Antarctic research expedition is featured on 9 February 2016
Carmala Garzione is the focus of series; read the transcript 15 January 2016
John Tarduno to receive 11 January 2016
2015
John Kessler's research group reports on high rates of methane oxidation at this year's AGU Fall Meeting
Robert Poreda honored as a 30 November 2015
Carmala Garzione's Andes research featured in Science News, 28 October 2015
Carmala Garzione leads a new
John Tarduno and Paleomagnetic Research Group publish 2 articles bracketing Earth's magnetic field
David Raup,
Vasilii Petrenko and
2014
John Tarduno receives
John Kessler comments on
Undergraduate Avery Palardy featured on
Udo Fehn co-authors a paper in Geology that solves the mystery of the source of nitrates in the Atacama Desert:
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2010
91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳ Alum Sara Pruss (Class of '99), now Assistant Professor at Smith College, was asked to be a part of a National Geographic Special, to air this weekend, August 1, at 12 noon (EDT). "Clash of the Continents: Part 2 - End of Man" discusses what Earth may be like 250 million years in the future. Sara teaches at Smith College and her research