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  • AGU Names Three Earth Institute Scientists as 2018 Fellows

    AGU Names Three Earth Institute Scientists as 2018 Fellows

    The American Geophysical Union, the world’s largest earth and space science society, made the announcement on Thursday morning.

  • AGU Recognizes Lamont Scientists With Section Awards

    AGU Recognizes Lamont Scientists With Section Awards

    The American Geophysical Union honors the outstanding work of three scientists from Columbia’s Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory.

  • Work on Dead Sea Geology Earns Yael Kiro an Award

    Work on Dead Sea Geology Earns Yael Kiro an Award

    Yael Kiro, an associate research scientist at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, has received the 2017 Professor Rafi Freund Award from the Israel Geological Society for work published on the ancient climate history of the Dead Sea.

  • Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory Honors Recipients of Science Awards

    Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory Honors Recipients of Science Awards

    From October 2013 to December 2014, a total of 49 professors, scientists and students who are part of the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory community were recognized for outstanding achievements in their field. The acknowledgements in education and research included fellowships, medals and awards from many of the top science institutions in the world.

Photo of the Earth from space with the text "Lamont at AGU25" on top.

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

  • AGU Names Three Earth Institute Scientists as 2018 Fellows

    AGU Names Three Earth Institute Scientists as 2018 Fellows

    The American Geophysical Union, the world’s largest earth and space science society, made the announcement on Thursday morning.

  • AGU Recognizes Lamont Scientists With Section Awards

    AGU Recognizes Lamont Scientists With Section Awards

    The American Geophysical Union honors the outstanding work of three scientists from Columbia’s Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory.

  • Work on Dead Sea Geology Earns Yael Kiro an Award

    Work on Dead Sea Geology Earns Yael Kiro an Award

    Yael Kiro, an associate research scientist at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, has received the 2017 Professor Rafi Freund Award from the Israel Geological Society for work published on the ancient climate history of the Dead Sea.

  • Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory Honors Recipients of Science Awards

    Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory Honors Recipients of Science Awards

    From October 2013 to December 2014, a total of 49 professors, scientists and students who are part of the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory community were recognized for outstanding achievements in their field. The acknowledgements in education and research included fellowships, medals and awards from many of the top science institutions in the world.