UCI ESS

Congratulations to ESS grad student Juan Tolento for winning the award for Best Poster at the 2025 E3SM All-Hands Meeting this past month🎉

New UC Irvine research led by Professor Alex Guenther from the Department of Earth System Science reveals how extreme heat events can make everyday greenery a hidden contributor to air pollution. Read more: ps.uci.edu/news/3258 #uciess #ucirvine #uciphysicalsciences

Last week, students in ESS 51 embarked on an unforgettable field trip to San Jacinto, California. They explored the region’s diverse ecosystems, learned to identify various vegetation species, and delved into wildfire mapping across California. #uciess

Professor Brett Walker joins the Department of @uciess at UC Irvine this year. Walker’s research group is interested in the marine carbon cycle and biogeochemistry. Read more at the link: ps.uci.edu/news/3219 @uciess

UCI COSMOS (California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science) and Faculty Director Elizabeth Crook spotlighted by @kcalnews youtu.be/DAbfZf6rHo0?si…

UC Irvine Earth system scientists discover missing piece in climate models @uciess news.uci.edu/2024/07/15/uc-…

THIS THURSDAY, 1PM: Join UCI researchers live from Greenland as they study newly-drilled ice cores new.nsf.gov/events/live-ar…

#IamPhysSci Kyle Manley, Ph.D. in Earth System Science 🎓studies the intangible benefits we receive from nature that we will lose in the face of climate change, hoping that measuring those losses could help guide effective climate change solutions. ps.uci.edu/news/3123

🎉 2024 ESS End-of-Year Graduate Award Recipients! Congratulations to all the recipients of this year's UCI Earth System Science graduate awards!

#IamPhysSci Christopher Leong, B.S. in Earth System Science 🎓 Christopher fed his adventurous spirit and passion for the environment in the UC Irvine ESS by researching arctic hedges and their unique response to warming conditions at a remote Alaska field station.

Spring 2024 #ESS226 Field Trip! UCI students explored SoCal's wonders—from the San Jacinto Mountains to Joshua Tree. They encountered diverse ecosystems like the Mojave & Sonoran deserts, montane forests, and crossed a tectonic plate boundary. #uciess

A team led by Professor Eric Rignot from the Department of Earth System Science uncovers significant "vigorous melting" at Thwaites Glacier. 📖 Read more: bit.ly/3URvM3C

🧊🔬 A new study led by UC Irvine researchers finds that ocean water contact with West Antarctica’s Thwaites Glacier causes "vigorous melting." This discovery may require a reassessment of global sea level rise projections. Info: bit.ly/3URvM3C

🎉Dean James Bullock @jbprime has been reappointed to a second 5-year term. Under his leadership, the school has added more than 20 faculty members, improved undergraduate advising, and developed multiple education initiatives.📷Read more: ps.uci.edu/news/3106 @UCIrvine

Join Dr. Jessica Walden for a Professional Development Seminar! 🔍 How To Get Published & Alternate Career Paths for PhDs 🗓️ 31 May 2024 🕙 10-11am 📍 SH 351 #uciess

Join us on May 22 at 2:00 PM in Croul Hall 3101 for an insightful seminar by Dr. Lyssa Freese on human and atmospheric interactions. Don't miss it! #uciess

Don't miss this opportunity to learn about GitHub with Jerry Lin today! Join us from 2:00 - 3:00 PM in Croul Hall 3101 for a hands-on workshop. Open to all undergraduates and grad students. #uciess

Join us for a special presentation with Dr. Mody Lacour and connect with colleagues in your field! #uciess RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Don't miss our seminar this Wednesday with Dr. Patricia Seed at 3:30 PM in Croul Hall 3101! #uciess

Calling all students, postdocs, and project scientists! Join us on May 9th, 1-3 PM in the Jenkins Room (Croul Hall 3101) for an inspiring event with Dr. Henri Drake, Dr. Tian Liu, and Dr. Yue Li! They'll share insights on academic careers with 15-minute presentations + Q&A.