Women in Science Archives - State of the Planet

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Shannon Márquez: Empowering Women and Girls Through Access to Water and Sanitation

The engineer and environmental health researcher studies the intersections of gender, water, sanitation, and hygiene.

by |February 11, 2022
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Why Climate Science Needs More Women Scientists

Women scientists continue to face unequal access to resources and opportunities in climate science. This lack of gender diversity is concerning, since women around the world will bear the brunt of climate change impacts.

by |February 11, 2022
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Q&A With Lisa Goddard on Leadership in Climate Science

Originally one of few women in her field, Goddard transformed her difference into an advantage. Today she is internationally recognized for her research and leadership in climate science.

by |March 8, 2021
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A Climate Scientist Rides the (Rossby) Wave of Discovery

Mingfang Ting studies the connection between planetary waves in the atmosphere and climate anomalies, such as droughts and extreme heat.

by |March 8, 2021
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No Longer Just ‘Girl Talk’

Fifth graders commemorate pioneering mapmaker Marie Tharp using comics, pictures, and poems.

by |March 8, 2021
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Angelica Patterson: The ‘Shotgun Scientist’ Studying How Forests Respond to Climate Change

The doctoral candidate tells us about her research and some the challenges of being a woman of color in the sciences.

by |February 11, 2021
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At the Intersection of Hudson River Microbiology and Environmental Justice With Elise Myers

She’s trying predict fecal bacteria contamination of the river, and researching how environmental degradation disproportionately harms disadvantaged communities.

by |February 11, 2021

Video: Meet Some of The Incredible Women Scientists of Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory

These women are helping to unravel the mysteries and mechanics of Earth.

by |February 11, 2021

Celebrating the 2021 International Day of Women and Girls in Science

In honor of the day, we’re highlighting a few women who play an essential role in the Earth Institute’s work to understand how the planet works, how humans are changing it, and how to build a sustainable future.

by |February 11, 2021
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Celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Women scientists play an essential role in the Earth Institute’s mission to understand how the planet works, how humans are changing it, and how to build a sustainable future.

by |February 11, 2020