The ocean plays a critical role in stabilizing Earth’s climate. As the planet’s largest active carbon sink, it absorbs about 25% of global carbon dioxide
ESSIC Visiting Assistant Research Scientist Joseph Finlon is the newest recipient of the Field Campaign Support Award, one of the 2026 NASA Goddard Space Flight
Daniel Cziczo, Daniel Cziczo, Professor & Department Head of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences at Purdue Marty Ralph, Director, Center for Western Weather and Water
Many ESSIC scientists attended and presented at this year’s American Meteorological Society Annual Meeting, which took place from 25 to 29 January 2026 in Houston,
On January 20-21, University of Maryland’s Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center (ESSIC) successfully hosted its third annual Scientists Serving Communities workshop, bringing together over 200 researchers and community leaders from across Maryland to advance climate resilience through collaboration, dialogue, and shared learning.
ESSIC scientist Justin Pflug recently participated in the AskScience “Ask Me Anything” series, a Reddit project hosted by University of Maryland’s College of Computer, Mathematical,
American Geophysical Union (AGU) held its annual meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana over 15-19 December 2025. AGU is the largest gathering of Earth and space
Last week, the Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center held their annual Collaborative Partner Reception and Awards Ceremony. During the event, ESSIC Director Lars Peter Riishojgaard
Wildfires are a growing threat to the global population. As temperatures rise, rainfall patterns shift, and the landscape is modified, fires are becoming more difficult
ESSIC is once again hosting its annual Collaborative Partner Reception and Awards Ceremony on December 11, 2025 at 11:30 AM. This is your opportunity to