ESSIC seeks to understand the relationships between Earth's atmosphere, oceans, land masses and biosphere, with an eye to the influence of human activities on Earth's coupled systems.

ESSIC in the News

RSVP – 2025 ESSIC Collaborative Partner Reception and Awards Ceremony

November 11, 2025

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

Drone Flight Training and 3D Scanning at UMD F3 Facility

November 4, 2025

by Guangyang Fang On October 23, 2025, Guangyang Fang and CISESS interns Ian Way and Samuel Wiggins conducted a drone training and 3D scanning

Lars Peter Riishojgaard Joins UMD Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences as Full Professor

November 3, 2025

The Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Science (AOSC) has announced the appointment of Lars Peter Riishojgaard as a Full Professor. Riishojgaard has been the Director