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Terry Plank

  • Women in Science: Geochemist Terry Plank 

    Women in Science: Geochemist Terry Plank 

    Award-winning geochemist and volcanologist Terry Plank studies the phenomena shaping the Earth’s crust and how they affect the world’s volcanoes.

  • Women in Science: Volcano Researcher Ally Peccia

    Women in Science: Volcano Researcher Ally Peccia

    In honor of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we’re highlighting amazing scientists like Peccia, who studies the interactions between volcanoes and the climate.

Overhead view of Columbia campus with text Columbia Climate School Class Day 2026: Congratulations Graduates

Congratulations to our Columbia Climate School Class of 2026 and all of our 2026 Columbia University graduates! Learn more about our May 15 Climate School Class Day celebration. 💙 #Columbia2026 #ColumbiaClimate2026

  • Women in Science: Geochemist Terry Plank 

    Women in Science: Geochemist Terry Plank 

    Award-winning geochemist and volcanologist Terry Plank studies the phenomena shaping the Earth’s crust and how they affect the world’s volcanoes.

  • Women in Science: Volcano Researcher Ally Peccia

    Women in Science: Volcano Researcher Ally Peccia

    In honor of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we’re highlighting amazing scientists like Peccia, who studies the interactions between volcanoes and the climate.