LDEO October 2023 Newsletter: Earth Science News
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Opening Doors and Minds!
On Saturday, October 14 10am-4pm, Lamont Open House—our biggest, best science fun and discovery event of the year—will take place on our beautiful campus in Palisades, NY! Open House is free and open to the public, with a $5 suggested donation. RSVP and learn more at lamontrocks.com.
Atmospheric scientist Michela Biasutti investigates what drives rainfall on a wide variety of time scales, and how climate change may affect it. She is passing on the basics to students.
Tackling Severe Air Pollution in Africa
An atmospheric scientist has been working to measure and mitigate a longtime health crisis afflicting much of the continent.
The Cyclones She Experienced as a Child Led to a Career in Hurricane Risk
Atmospheric physicist Chia-Ying Lee is working to improve our understanding of how tropical cyclones will evolve in the future.
Nicholas Christie-Blick Receives Laurence L. Sloss Award from the Geological Society of America
This distinguished award recognizes a sedimentary geologist whose lifetime achievements contribute widely to the field of sedimentary geology.
Five Columbia Climate Researchers Honored by Leading Scientific Organizations
Scientists connected to the Climate School received notable accolades from the American Geophysical Union and the American Meteorological Society.
With Drones, Geophysics and Artificial Intelligence, Researchers Prepare to Do Battle Against Land Mines
Finding land mines the old-fashioned way—on foot, with a metal detector—is agonizingly slow and dangerous. Scientists are working to make the process faster and safer.
How Ecology Could Inspire Better Artificial Intelligence, and Vice Versa
Two complex fields of human endeavor may have a lot to learn from each other.
Events
On October 4, Columbia welcomed its 20th president, Minouche Shafik, and publicly reaffirmed the university's commitment to service, impact, and academic excellence. From a formal Investiture to late-night performances, the day was festive from start to finish. Learn More
Severe weather is becoming increasingly commonplace, resulting in loss of life, economic damage, food shortages, and forced climate-related migration.
On Oct 17 7-8pm ET, Columbia Climate School invites you to join our next Earth Series Lecture, an important conversation with our leading experts on climate change and disaster resilience, including Jeffrey Schlegelmilch of National Center for Disaster Preparedness (moderator), Alex de Sherbinin of CIESIN, and Kristina Douglass and Radley Horton of Columbia Climate School and Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory. Learn more/RSVP for Climate Change and Societal Impacts: Where We've Been, Where We Are, and Where We Are Going.
Columbia Giving Day
Mark your calendar! Columbia Giving Day is Wednesday, October 25. Your gift to Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory will have a direct and powerful impact—enabling urgent, innovative research and bringing us closer to a brighter future for Earth. Learn More.
Hudson River Field Station
Join us for some fun-filled fall events!
On October 7th 2:30-5:00 pm, stop by the Hudson River Field Station (200 Ferry Rd, Piermont NY) for a fall-themed event! The historic replica sloop, the Clearwater, will be docked at the end of Piermont Pier for the annual Pumpkin Sail, including dockside activities. Join us and Hudson River Sloop Clearwater for a day filled with fun fish-themed games, fresh-pressed cider, pumpkin painting, and scavenger hunts! Learn More
On October 14th 10am-4pm, check out the Hudson River Field Station’s exhibit at Lamont Open House. Located within the Marine & Polar Geophysics tent, we will have some Hudson River fish for participants to learn about and help identify! Explore where different fish live within the Hudson through coloring activities, and make sure to watch our short video about the Field Station’s commitment to environmental conservation. Learn More
Education
Register for our Pre-College and Professional Learning virtual workshops!
Pre-College workshops are for high-school students (Grades 9-12, and rising 9th graders) who want to sharpen their knowledge and skills in climate change and sustainability, advancing their learning outside of school, and preparing them for the college experience. Learn more/register for Climate Connections: Why We Should ALL Care About the Polar Regions or Climate Impacts: Uncovering (In)Justice in Disaster Preparedness and Recovery.
Professional Learning workshops are for working professionals and adult learners who want to upskill and explore new topics to further job-related interests without the commitment of a degree program, developing an understanding of climate and sustainability challenges with our experts. Learn more/register for Strategic Climate Communications to Effect Change .
All workshops are 15 hours, non-credit, and generally run from October to December. Upon completion, participants receive a certificate of participation from the Columbia Climate School. Questions? Contact learn@climate.columbia.edu.
Meet our Polar Educators at Open House!
On October 14th 10am-4pm, stop by our booth at Open House to visit with our Polar Climate Ambassadors. We want to gather your feedback on some polar questions, then you can do a few activities and add your voice to what we can do to help curb warming of the polar regions. Learn More
Lamont in the Media (Selected Stories)
Science Showcase: Columbia Open House Offers Hands-on Lessons about How Earth Works
Rockland/Westchester Journal News
Climate Change and NYC: Historic Rains Buckle City's Infrastructure, Again
NBC News
How Climate Change Disrupts Fall Foliage
National Geographic
The "New Abnormal": The Rise of Extreme Flooding, Briefly Explained
Vox
Opinion: Why We're Seeing So Many Deadly Floods
CNN
Our Vocabulary Is Adapting to a Hotter Planet
Time
Columbia Climate School Professor Explains the Threats of Climate Change
WABC NY
Floods, Winds and Temperature Extremes Challenge Rail Lines
New York Times
You Have Climate Change to Thank for This Year's Scorching NYC Summer
Gothamist
New Drone Technology Could Make It Easier to Clear Unexploded Bombs, Mines in Ukraine
PBS NewsHour
What Do Climate Scientists Tell Their Kids about the Future?
Scientific American
