A 72-Year Greenland Weather Mystery, Solved
July 21, 2026
Dorothy Hall (center) pictured with Carl Benson (right) and colleague Al Chang (left) on a field work trip to the Wrangell Mts., Alaska, with Mt.
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‘Indian Niño’ Drove Record Heat in 2023 and 2024, New UMD Study Finds
May 7, 2026
By Jason Dinh It’s the first time this Indian Ocean climate pattern has been connected to the recent years’ unusually high temperatures. New research shows
ESSIC Celebrates Maryland Day 2026
April 28, 2026
On April 25, Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center (ESSIC) participated in Maryland Day, the University of Maryland’s annual open house event. This marked the 28th
Rainfall Patterns are Changing – So Are Plants
April 22, 2026
Around the world, rain is falling less often but coming down harder. Plants are responding. For the past several years, ESSIC Scientist Andrew Feldman
Welcome to the Spring 2026 ESSIC Seminar Series!
February 13, 2026
Daniel Cziczo, Daniel Cziczo, Professor & Department Head of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences at Purdue Marty Ralph, Director, Center for Western Weather and Water
ESSIC Presents at the 106th American Meteorological Society Annual Meeting
February 12, 2026
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,
NOAA Recognizes CISESS Scientists
February 3, 2026
Last month, NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) and Center for Satellite Applications and Research (STAR) issued awards to CISESS scientists. Between the two
ESSIC at American Geophysical Union’s 2025 Meeting
January 13, 2026
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
ESSIC Announces End-of-Year Awards
December 18, 2025
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
ESSIC Attends 10th Annual Spooky Mad Science Expo
October 24, 2025
by Guangyang Fang On October 18, 2025, ESSIC/CISESS scientist Guangyang Fang and CISESS interns Anh Pham and Samuel Wiggins were invited to host a STEM