All Posts in #Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Earth Sciences Professor Helping Shape Future of Paleoclimate Research
Tripti Bhattacharya, Thonis Family Professor of earth and environmental sciences, recently served as one of eight leading climate scholars on a panel to identify potential future paleoclimate research directions that will help advance understanding of current and future change in…
Students, Faculty, Alumni Make Expedition to Iconic Volcanic Hotspot
On any given day, the Earth’s crust violently ruptures and heals scores of times all across the planet, though most of us would never know it. That’s because it generally takes place deep underwater in a band running around the…
College of Arts and Sciences Mourns Loss of Retired Professor Hank Mullins
Hank Mullins, a faculty member for nearly 30 years in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), passed away in July at age 69. Mullins grew up in the Hudson Valley village…
How Many Species Have Inhabited the Earth? A&S Researchers Say We May Never Know
Ever since Swedish naturalist and explorer Carolus Linnaeus developed the uniform system for defining and naming species of organisms, known as binomial nomenclature (e.g., Homo sapiens for human beings), scientists have wondered if they will ever be able to predict the…
When It Comes to the Environmental Impact of Hydrofracking vs. Conventional Gas/Oil Drilling, Research Shows the Differences May Be Minimal
Crude oil production and natural gas withdrawals in the United States have lessened the country’s dependence on foreign oil and provided financial relief to U.S. consumers, but have also raised longstanding concerns about environmental damage, such as groundwater contamination. A…
Ph.D. Candidate Nicolás Pérez-Consuegra Leads Research Expedition in Search of Answers to Erosion in Colombia
In April 2017, a landslide in Mocoa, Colombia, ripped through a local town, killing more than 300 people. Nicolás Pérez-Consuegra grew up about 570 miles north in Santander, Colombia, and was shocked as he watched the devastation on television. At…
Fusion of Art and Science Leads to Discovery
Robert Wysocki arrived at Syracuse University in 2008, having made a name in the art world by capturing landscapes in three dimensions. Known for large sand sculptures showcased in galleries from Los Angeles to Florida, Wysocki’s inspiration began on a…
Sophomore Ellen Jorgensen Named a 2021 NOAA-Hollings Scholar
In high school, Ellen Jorgensen was highly involved in the Green Club in her school and led initiatives that focused on waste reduction. She also developed education initiatives for her peers to give them a sense of responsibility regarding the…
Celebrating Earth Day and Earth Month in April
Around the world, April is a month of celebrating and increasing awareness about climate change and the environment. The Sustainably Management team’s goal this year is to inspire the campus community to learn how they can participate in helping protect…
Researchers Probe Deep Secrets in Garnet Sand from Papua New Guinea
On a beach on a remote island in eastern Papua New Guinea, a country located in the southwestern Pacific to the north of Australia, garnet sand reveals an important geologic discovery. Similar to messages in bottles that have traveled across…