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Nicely and Co-authors Develop New Method to Gauge Atmosphere’s Ability to Clear Methane

June 6, 2019

Assistant Research Scientist Julie Nicely was the second author on a recent publication in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that outlines a way to quantify global hydroxyl radical (OH), a central oxidizing agent that can destroy hazardous air pollutants such as methane. The authors of the piece, titled “Mapping hydroxyl variability throughout the global remote troposphere via synthesis of airborne and satellite formaldehyde observations”, have developed a …

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Ringerund Published on Improvements to NASA GPM

June 6, 2019

Assistant Research Scientist Sarah Ringerud has a paper that will be printed in this month’s edition of IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing.  Written alongside colleagues from Colorado State University, NOAA/NESDIS/STAR/Advanced Satellite Products Branch, and NASA, the paper discusses improvements to the NASA Global Precipitation Measurement (GLM) constellation precipitation products via improved modeling of ice particles. Early versions of passive microwave products from GPM …

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Wild Published on Decarbonizing the US Economy

June 6, 2019

ESSIC Assistant Research Professor Thomas Wild recently co-authored a study titled “Pathways to 2050: Alternative Scenarios for Decarbonizing the U.S. Economy” alongside colleagues including Jae Edmonds, School of Public Policy Adjunct Professor and Leon Clarke, Research Director for UMD's Center for Global Sustainability. The study is focused on leveraging industry perspectives to improve scenarios and roadmaps for decarbonization of the US economy.  It contains three scenarios for …

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Imhoff Selects 2020-2021 Sigma Xi Distinguished Lecturers

June 6, 2019

ESSIC Visiting Senior Research Scientist Marc Lee Imhoff, who currently Chairs the Sigma Xi’s Distinguished Lecturer Program, recently presided over the selection of the next Sigma Xi Distinguished Lecturer Cohort for 2020-2022. This honor, which is presented to outstanding individuals at the leading edge of science, provides an opportunity for fellow Sigma Xi members, students, and the public at large to engage experts in their area of expertise. As a researcher, Imhoff …

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In Memory of Victor Peguero, ESSIC Colleague and Friend

June 4, 2019

Victor R. Peguero, ESSIC’s former Director of Administration and Finance, passed away on May, 30, 2019 at his home in Bel Air, Maryland following a long illness. Peguero was appointed Director of Business and Finance for ESSIC in May 2017.  He immediately struck everyone with his wit, thoughtfulness and calm demeanor. At meetings and social events alike, Pegero lit up the room with his large smile, lively sense of humor and gregarious nature. Prior to joining ESSIC, Peguero was Assistant …

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Vogel Leads Three-Day Workshop on Oceanographic Satellite Data

June 3, 2019

Ron Vogel, ESSIC / CISESS Senior Faculty Specialist, and NOAA colleague Michelle Tomlinson, taught a three-day intensive course at the Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center on utilizing oceanographic satellite data in environmental research and in coastal and marine decision-making applications. Designed for those with limited or no knowledge of remote sensing, the course includes a series of lectures on oceanographic remote sensing and hands-on software lab activities to help in the …

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NOAA Awards $175 Million to UMD for Earth System Studies

June 3, 2019

Monday, 3 June 2019

New Cooperative Institute for Satellite Earth System Studies will expand UMD’s role as a national leader in this field

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has awarded a five-year $175 million cooperative funding agreement to the University of Maryland for collaborative research in Earth system science.

The agreement funds the new Cooperative Institute for Satellite Earth System Studies (CISESS), a national consortium of more than two dozen academic and nonprofit

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Local Eats: Denizens Brewing Co.

May 28, 2019

Hip and airy … Denizens Brewing Co. is up and running at Riverdale Park Station. Walked in to music by The Cure, Flock of Seagulls … nice. Third day open so a few bumps (wonky w-fi, no cheese puffs as snacks because they ran out), but I can see how it’ll be a hang-out for locals (the place was quite busy). While I was there, cyclists from area clubs rolled in to check out the beer flights, etc. Not surprisingly, the place was loud. The different beers looked interesting, …

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Indian Ocean is “Canary in the Coal Mine” for Climate Change

May 17, 2019

Early this month, India’s coastline was struck by Cyclone Fani, one of the strongest cyclones India has experienced in 20 years, according to a press release by India’s Meteorological Department.  Fani, pronounced “Foni”, brought winds estimated to be 152 mph, the strength of a Category 4 hurricane, and intense rainfall that threatened flooding and landslides. The impact of Cyclone Fani was devastating.  At the time of this article’s publication, …

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Miralles-Wilhelm Co-Author of Featured Study in PLOS

May 17, 2019

A new paper co-authored by ESSIC Director / AOSC Chair Fernando Miralles-Wilhelm has been highlighted in the Featured Research section in PLOS’s “Crops, Food Security & Food Systems” channel.  The paper, titled “The Paris pledges and the energy-water-land nexus in Latin America: Exploring implications of greenhouse gas emission reductions,” discusses the 2015 Paris pledges made by nations worldwide to avert the threat of climate change. The pledges, …

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