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
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.
Helen Latting, CC'24, named a 2025-2026 Fulbright Scholar
Congratulations to Helen Latting, CC'24 Earth Science major, on being named a 2025-2026 Fulbright Scholar! Read more about Helen's work, and the graduates and alumni also named Fulbright Scholars this academic year here.
Congratulations to Aandishah Samara on receiving the 1st Community Impact Award!
Join us in congratulating Aandishah Samara, DEES graduate student, on receiving the 1st Community Impact Award from LDEO's Office of Academic and Research Community Success. This award is for individuals who, through their dedication and efforts, help create lasting change, strengthen community connections, and enhance the accessibility of LDEO's mission.
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.