Department of Earth Sciences
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A Message from the Chair: Joseph D. Ortiz
Uncovering the Depths of Decapoda: Meet 91²Ö¿â’s Expert in Crustacean Evolution
ESDRI Seed Grants Enable Early-Stage Research on Indigenous Land Conservation, Carbon Stabilization, and Invasive Species
The Secrets That 180,000 Years of Arctic Sediment Can Reveal
The Arctic region is particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, with melting ice sheets having far-reaching consequences. Allyson Tessin, Ph.D., assistant professor in 91²Ö¿â’s Department of Earth Sciences, is conducting a study that seeks to shed light on the complex interactions between ice sheets, oceanic ecosystems and global climate patterns.
IN A FLASH: Leveling Up
91²Ö¿â at Stark offers unique learning experiences for students.
91²Ö¿â Experts Weigh in on Aftermath of East Palestine Train Derailment
91²Ö¿â faculty members have been contacted by various media outlets to lend their expert opinions and insight as cleanup work, air monitoring, water testing and more continues following the Feb. 3 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
91²Ö¿â Researcher Reviews East Palestine Cleanup
On Feb. 3 in East Palestine, Ohio, dozens of Norfolk Southern rail cars derailed, 11 of which contained hazardous materials. In an effort to start repairing the situation, Arcadis, an international company hired by the railroad company, has developed a plan to clean the air, ground and water in the village. Kuldeep Singh, Ph.D., assistant professor in 91²Ö¿â’s Department of Earth Sciences, reviews the cleanup plan.
