The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences is greatly appreciative of all contributions in support of students, faculty, and advancing research. Since its founding, DEES has expanded its graduate and undergraduate academic programs, and has worked hand-in-hand with the renowned Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, where faculty and students have made breakthroughs in earth, environmental, and climate science research.
DEES News
Geologist Folarin Kolawole Receives 2026 National Geographic Wayfinder Award
Congratulations to Fola Kolawole, DEES Assistant Professor, on being one of 15 recipients of the National Geographic Wayfinder Award! This award is "an honor extended annually to 15 visionaries whose outstanding achievements in science, conservation, education, technology and storytelling further the Society’s mission to illuminate and protect the wonder of our world." Read more about Fola Kolawole and the award here.
Maureen Raymo, Recipient of the Nemmers Prize in Earth Sciences
Congratulations to DEES Professor, Maureen Raymo, on receiving the 2026 Nemmers Prize in Earth Sciences! Read more about Maureen Raymo and the Nemmers Prize here.
Adam Sobel, DEES Professor, awarded the Joanne Simpson Tropical Meteorology Research Award
Congratulations to DEES Professor Adam Sobel, on being awarded the Joanne Simpson Tropical Meteorology Research Award for advancing understanding of tropical meteorology through transformative approaches, including the weak temperature gradient approximation and moisture-mode theory.
We are thankful for all contributions made to advance the
success of DEES students, faculty, and research.
Your contribution will support the following:
- Graduate Students: Support for DEES PhD students in becoming the future leading scientists and scholars in the earth, environmental, and climate science fields.
- Undergraduate Students: Help to enhance our undergraduate program and student life through research stipend opportunities, class field trips, and club activities.
- Research: Advance important earth, environmental, and climate science research conducted by DEES faculty and students.
If you are interested in making a gift online, please visit this link.
To discuss making a more significant gift, kindly reach out to Elisa Heikkilä, Director of Development, Arts & Sciences.