Unstoppable Science

As American science faces cuts in research funding, your support is more important than ever. By making a gift to Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory today, you help advance our mission, strengthen our community of researchers, and expand our education and outreach initiatives—ensuring that Lamont continues to push the boundaries of scientific discovery. At a time when research funding is increasingly uncertain, your support is more important than ever. Every dollar donated stays at Lamont, supporting Lamont science and scientists.

Scientists Search for Ancient Climate Clues Beneath Antarctic Ice

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Securing the Future of Glacier Monitoring in a Warming World

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At AGU25, the premier Earth and space science conference, our scientists, experts, students, and educators played an active role, sharing our research and helping shape the future of our planet. Check out our Lamont at AGU webpage and YouTube playlist of short research interviews!

Lamont researchers are in the field studying the dynamics of the planet on every continent and every ocean. Journalists may join and cover expeditions when possible. Learn more about this essential fieldwork.

Events

Art Meets Science

On display at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory are three fascinating art exhibits:

• Research as Art featuring works by Lamont researchers (Monell Building through Oct 15, 2026)

• Paradise featuring oil paintings by Selva Ozelli and photographs by Ian Hutton (Lamont Café through June 30, 2026)

• Climate Disasters Inspired by Great Masters featuring works by Palisades, NY artist Mary Tiegreen in collaboration with BingAI for Climate Change Resources (Monell Building through June 30, 2026)

Contact Miriam Cinquegrana for more information/appointments.

Lamont-Doherty Hudson River Field Station

We are located at 200 Ferry Road, Piermont, NY at the eastern end of Rockland County's Piermont Pier. Community science programs, school education, and special events continue throughout the year, however, Field Station drop-in hours ended in October for the off-season, and will re-start in late May/early June. Our many educational resources and all our sampling data are regularly updated and always available on the Field Station website! Questions about our community science programs, school and group education programs, or upcoming events at the Lamont-Doherty Hudson River Field Station? Contact Marisa Annunziato.

2025 Sampling Season Recap

The 2025 sampling season was an exciting and impactful year for the Hudson River Field Station. Across 77 sampling days, staff engaged over 5,000 participants through 25 school field trips and 13 outreach events, connecting students and community members directly to Hudson River science. Our seine nets dragged in 7,036 fish representing 18 species, with Atlantic silversides emerging as the most abundant catch. In May, spring storms dropped the salinity in Piermont below the salt front allowing for the capture of multiple juvenile bluegills, a freshwater sunfish, a first for the staff at the Field Station. For much of the summer, our catches were dominated by salt-tolerant species, including summer flounder, northern pipefish, bluefish, and more! A rare capture of an eastern blacknose dace occurred, likely flushed into the Hudson from the Sparkill Creek, following a strong late summer storm. Together, these findings highlight the dynamic nature of the Hudson River and the power of hands-on, community-engaged science.

Education

Summer Internships

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 now accepting applications for summer 2026 through the end of February. Note that all of these programs are non-residential day programs.

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, and a Lamont researcher for science support, with teachers participating as support resources. The program runs July 6 through August 15, 2026. 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.

Next Generation of Hudson River Scientists & Educators operates out of the Lamont Hudson River Field Station on Piermont Pier. This program focuses on the Hudson River with a focus on 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 29th through August 8th, 2026. The primary field site is the Piermont Pier, and the program focuses on local Rockland and New Jersey students. For more information on how to apply, email Marisa Annunziato or visit our website.

The Polar CAP (Climate Ambassadors Program) operates from the main Lamont campus. This program focuses on creating climate communications. It 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 and through other community events. The program runs July 6th through August 15th, 2026. For more information on how to apply, email Margie Turrin or visit our website.

Summer 2026 Pre-College Program

Columbia Climate School in the Green Mountains (July 5-17, 2026) is a two-week, campus-based program in Vermont that empowers high school students to take action on climate change through hands-on learning and community impact.

In the Climate and Food Systems track, students visited Shelburne Farms to explore how food systems contribute to climate change—and how sustainable solutions can reduce that impact. Globally, food systems account for about one-third of greenhouse gas emissions, making regenerative agriculture a critical climate solution.

At Shelburne Farms, students learned about regenerative farming practices, composting, responsible fertilization, alternatives to pest management, and the importance of eating local to reduce emissions and support human health. They also explored the farm’s gleaning program, which recovers surplus food and redistributes it to local communities. Students enjoyed hands-on work on the farm and meeting the animals, experiencing firsthand what climate solutions in action look like in sustainable agriculture.

Register for an upcoming virtual information session (January 15, February 19, March 19), or apply now to join a community of young changemakers creating solutions for a sustainable future in the Green Mountains Program!

Climate LIVE K12 features live lectures and interactive activities with our scientists and experts for K-12 students, educators, families, and the public! FREE! Check out our YouTube archive of all past workshops.

Up Next: On January 14, 4-4:30pm ET, join Columbia Climate School's Office of Undergraduate Programs for When Waters Rise: How Flash Flood Preparedness Strengthens Communities. In this session, we’ll examine the devastating Texas floods of July 2025 and explore the science behind flash floods as well as how climate change is intensifying these extreme weather events. Participants will hear from a Columbia Climate School Pre-College alumna who turned her concern into action—sharing how to develop a community action plan that drives meaningful change in response to climate-related disasters. RSVP today (free but registration required)!

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