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Highlights from 2023’s Open House at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory
Through interactive exhibits, games, glacier goo, and a few volcanic eruptions, people of all ages learned about geology, earth science, and climate change.
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When It Comes to Climate, Embrace Chaos, Says a Physicist
Physicist Tim Palmer explains why chaos theory is so pivotal in tackling climate change
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Meet Steve Goldstein, Interim Director of the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory
Steve Goldstein, interim director of the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, talks about his long history with Columbia, and why the geosciences have such an important role to play in the climate crisis.
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Why Climate Change Is a National Security Risk
The U.S. Defense Department regards climate change as a “threat multiplier” that exacerbates existing environmental stresses and national security risks, and affects everything it does.
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8 Questions with Jeffrey Shaman, Columbia Climate School’s Interim Dean
A Q&A with Jeffrey Shaman, who recently assumed the role of interim dean at Columbia Climate School
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A Summer of Science Saturdays: Casting a Wide Net at Lamont
Columbia’s Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory’s community education program draws in students of all ages to learn about the Hudson River.
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Columbia Climate School Leadership Announcement
On July 1, Jeffrey Shaman will become interim dean of the Climate School, continuing the work of co-deans Alex Halliday, Jason Bordoff, Ruth DeFries, and Maureen Raymo, climate leaders who built the School’s strong foundation.
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The Pros and Cons of Working from Home
Looking at remote work from the perspective of management, one can see advantages and disadvantages; organizations will continue to search for the balance of in-person and remote work that best fits their operation.
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Columbia Climate School Welcomes New Faculty Member Jessica Fanzo
Jessica Fanzo will be joining the Climate School faculty as professor of climate in July.
AGU25, the premier Earth and space science conference, takes place December 15-19, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. This year’s theme—Where Science Connects Us—puts in focus how science depends on connection, from the lab to the field to the ballot box. Once again, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and Columbia Climate School scientists, experts, students, and educators are playing an active role, sharing our research and helping shape the future of our planet. #AGU25 Learn More
