CESD scientists focus on enhancing understanding of the complex system of integrated components influencing Earth’s climate. We conduct extensive field research and develop innovative approaches to climate modeling, with the goal of translating scientific understanding into long-term solutions to environmental challenges such as drought, water shortages, and extreme weather events.
EGD scientists focus on advancing tools and capabilities to help support sustainable use of Earth’s energy resources, especially as it relates to energy infrastructure, carbon capture and sequestration, water resource management, and the societal and environmental impact of energy acquisition.
For achievements extend beyond those recognized by traditional scientific discipline awards
For exceptional contributions to the understanding of weather and climate
For unusually creative work by an early career scientist that advances understanding of biogeosciences
EESA consists of five departments which serve as the administrative home for staff based on their scientific expertise. In the crosscutting nature of the research and disciplines in EESA, Department staff are likely to support more than one research program, but are typically assigned to only one Division.
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EESA has taken on 5 ambitious, but achievable, Earth and Environmental Grand Challenges. These challenges embody our most urgent research objectives for the coming decade.