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Events

On February 12 12pm ET, join us for Dynamics of Ice and Habitability of Icy Worlds with geophysicist Christine McCarthy and paleoclimatologist William D'Andrea, hosted by Lamont 75th Anniversary Committee co-chair Arthur Lerner-Lam. This event is part of our virtual series Earth Observations: Conversations with Lamont Scientists. Learn More/RSVP

On Feb 12 6-8pm ET, join us for our next Public Lecture, Earth’s Big Ice: Ancient, Mysterious and Changing, with Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory geophysicist Robin Bell, who will introduce the beauty, structure, and inner workings of the planet’s big ice sheets, and the landscapes and water networks beneath them. She will also present the evidence for the ongoing human-caused changes to both poles. Hosted by Lamont interim director Steven L. Goldstein, this in-person event begins with a reception from 6-7pm ET followed by the discussion from 7-8pm ET. At the reception, visitors have the opportunity to view two incredible art exhibits: Climate Disasters Inspired by Great Masters, canvases by Mary Tiegreen + Bing AI representing current climate issues, and Research as Art, intersections of art and science by Lamont researchers to spark conversations about each through the lens of the other. Learn More/RSVP

Education

Applications Open Through March 1, 2025 for Lamont Summer High School Internship Programs!

Lamont is home to a number of summer high school internship programs. Each focuses on learning and science in action with a slightly different focus, and operates for 6 weeks during the summer. All of these programs are accepting applications for summer 2025 through March 1st! Apply now! Note that all of these programs are non-residential day programs.

Next Generation of Hudson River Educators operates out of the Lamont Hudson River Field Station on Piermont Pier. This program focuses on the Hudson River as well as existing and potential future climate impacts. Sampling and research teams are composed of high school students, 2 undergraduate mentors, and our science team. The program runs June 30 through August 8, 2025. The primary field site is the Piermont Pier, and the program focuses on local Rockland and New Jersey students. Learn More | Apply. Questions? Contact Marisa Annunziato.

The Polar CAP (Climate Ambassadors Program) operates from the main Lamont campus. This program is from youth for youth, and brings together high school students interested in learning and communicating about the importance of our polar regions in the climate change discussion. The interns meet with different scientists and develop communication skills and resources that are shared with the public through different events, including participating in one or two Science Saturdays at the Piermont Field Station. The program runs July 7 through August 16, 2025. Learn More | Apply. Questions? Contact Margie Turrin.

Secondary School Field Research Program combines field and laboratory work to explore a variety of Earth system processes through research teams composed of high school students, 2 undergraduate mentors, a teacher contact, and a Lamont researcher for science support. The program runs July 7 through August 15, 2025. The primary field site is Piermont Marsh, with Lamont as homebase, and secondary locations in NYC. The program focuses on NYC students. For more information on how to apply, email SSFRP.

Explore Summer 2025 Pre-College Program at the Columbia Climate School 🌎

Columbia Climate School in the Green Mountains is a 2-week campus-based program for high school students taking place from June 29 to July 11, 2025 in Castleton, Vermont to mobilize action and drive impact in response to our warming planet. Students will complete the program feeling empowered to address a climate challenge in their own communities.

Watch the mini-documentary Empowering Youth to Lead Climate Solutions and see how we're inspiring the next generation of changemakers.

Don’t wait for change — lead it!

Ready to take action? Apply now and become a climate leader!

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.

The spring 2025 workshop will be Decarbonization: Policies and Practices for Countries and Companies. Columbia Center for Sustainable Investment (CCSI) experts Martin Dietrich Brauch and Laura Garcia Cancino will discuss the opportunities and challenges of decarbonization, embracing different perspectives, from a global level to a country level to a company level. RSVP for our March 11 5:30pm ET Info Session to learn more and register for the workshop!

Pre-College workshops are for high-school students (Grades 9-12) 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. 

We all have an important role to play in creating the change needed to mitigate and adapt to climate impacts, and informing the public about the need for innovative climate solutions is an important step. The Spring 2025 pre-college workshop, Climate Conversations: The Role of Effective Communication in Creating Change, will focus on climate communication strategies needed to generate support for climate mitigation and adaptation. RSVP for our Feb 17 4:00 pm ET Info Session to learn more and register for the workshop!

Climate LIVE K12 features live lectures and interactive activities with our scientists and experts for K-12 students, educators, families, and the public! FREE!

Up Next: On Feb 12 4-4:30pm ET, join us for Architectures of Peace: Linking Sustainability, Security, and Stability, ideal for high school students and educators, undergraduates, graduate students, and the public. Joan Lopez, program manager of the Advanced Consortium on Cooperation, Conflict, and Complexity (AC4)’s Youth, Peace and Security Program, will discuss how shifts in ecological systems affect political and economic stability. RSVP today (free but registration required)!

And check out our YouTube archive of all past workshops.

Hudson River Field Station

Piermont Pier

As you may know, the concrete section of the Piermont Pier has been closed by the Village of Piermont due to structural concerns. They are working with an engineering firm as they consider the best way forward, and are in search of grants and opportunities. Please note that we are concerned partners in this effort, but this does not affect our Field Station or its operations.

Hudson River Environmental Conditions Observing System (HRECOS)

Ever wonder what is going on in the water at Piermont? Just ask HRECOS, which checks the health of the Hudson every 15 minutes and relays that data in near-real time! At Piermont, we have been monitoring the Hudson for many years, and over the last decade, we have been part of this network of monitoring instruments that spans the Hudson estuary and above into the Mohawk. Our Piermont data is available in an easily digestible format. Data on tides, water temperature, dissolved oxygen, turbidity (water clarity), salinity, and pH are all available. You can also check out data for any site in the full network for comparisons and to explore the data more fully. We are happy to be back online again after a hiatus! As the weather warms, we will reactivate our outdoor display on our Field Station.

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