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EES Graduate Student Christopher Tasich is a PMF Finalist
Feb. 13, 2023—Congratulations to EES Graduate Student Christopher Tasich for being chosen as a finalist for the Presidential Management Fellows Program. The PMF Program gives Fellows the leadership skills and exposure they need to make a difference in government and an impact within their community. Way to go Chris! You can check out the press release here!...
Prof. Oster: New technique unlocks ancient history of climate and wildfires recorded in California cave rocks
Jan. 27, 2023—Data gained could help with fire activity predictions and environmental planning NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A newly developed technique is revealing how prehistoric climate change shaped fire activity in California. The new data suggest that increased climate whiplash—change between extreme wetness and dryness—occurred at the same time as increases in fire activity in the region. Recent...
Prof. Neil Kelley’s recent paper was featured in this week’s episode of Shortwave, a science podcast produced by NPR
Jan. 27, 2023—Summary Marine tetrapods occupy important roles in modern marine ecosystems and often gather in large aggregations driven by patchy prey distribution,1,2 social or reproductive behaviors,3,4 or oceanographic factors.5 Here, we show that similar grouping behaviors evolved in an early marine tetrapod lineage, documented by dozens of specimens of the giant ichthyosaur Shonisaurus in the Luning...
Research Snapshot: EES Professor’s Kristen Fauria, Ralf Bennartz, and Postdoc Ashok Gupta
Jan. 23, 2023—Vanderbilt Earth scientists studying submarine volcanism used satellite imagery to assess the most energetic volcanic eruption in at least 20 years: The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha‘apai volcano erupted three times over December 2021 and January 2022. Research Snapshot: Tonga volcanic eruption creates foundational knowledge, portends short-term climate effects
EES Professor Lin Meng Receives Green Talents Award
Nov. 3, 2022—Assistant Professor Lin Meng has received the Green Talents award from German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). This award is given to 25 young scholars (in a PhD program or graduate <3 years) in the field of sustainability across the world every year. Awardees will attend a whole week science forum to make...
Professor Guil Gualda Elected as a Fellow of the Mineralogical Society of America
Oct. 31, 2022—EES Professor Guil Gualda has been elected as a Fellow of the Mineralogical Society of America. Professor Gualda You joins a distinguished group of individuals who have been recognized for their outstanding contributions to the fields of mineralogy, crystallography, geochemistry, and petrology. Congratulations, Guil!
Hiring Senior Lecturer in Earth and Environmental Sciences
Oct. 26, 2022—Senior Lecturer – Earth and Environmental Sciences Vanderbilt University: College of Arts and Science: Natural Sciences: Earth & Environmental Sciences Location Nashville, TN Open Date Oct 01, 2022 Apply here: https://apply.interfolio.com/114582 Description This non-tenure track Senior Lecturer position presents an opportunity to join a productive and collegial department within a vibrant liberal...
EES Professor Jessica Oster Named 2022 Chancellor Faculty Fellow
Sep. 16, 2022—Earth & Environmental Sciences Professor Jessica Oster was recently named a 2022 Chancellor Faculty Fellow. Congratulations Jessica!
EES Professor Jonathan Gilligan Recipient of the Alexander Heard Distinguished Professor Award
Sep. 16, 2022—EES Professor Jonathan Gilligan was the recipient of the Alexander Heard Distinguished Professor Award in Spring of 2022. Congratulations Jonathan!
VU EES Undergraduate Joyce Sanks Wins Best Poster Award at 2022 NABG Conference
Sep. 14, 2022—Congratulations to VU EES undergraduate student Joyce Sanks for winning the award for Best Poster at the 2022 NABG Conference in Houston, Texas!