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    Feb 11

    It’s a fact: Science is made stronger thanks to women. 🙌 Today we’re celebrating the , a -designated day to honor the contributions of women and girls in science + tech. Follow along as we feature some stellar at Scripps!

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  2. 7 hours ago

    In a new study, Scripps climate scientist V. Ramanathan & co-authors found that water in the air, not just heat, is important in measuring global warming. The combination of increasing heat and humidity can lead to increased weather extremes. Via

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  3. 9 hours ago

    Join us this for a virtual film screening of "Eyes on the Prize: Hallowed Ground," Feb. 14 at 3 p.m. Watch the film independently via (available free on their website) & then join the community discussion at 4 p.m. Register here:

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    Feb 11

    Proud to be one of the !!! Stoked to be surrounded by amazing women at and of course I learned from the best at ! Happy ⚡️ 🧪 🌊

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  5. Feb 11

    We also want to celebrate the women at —Jenn, Leslee, Melissa, Amy, and Kayla—who care for the amazing aquatic animals you see when you visit. 🦑🐠🦀 Learn more about these and the important work they do. ⤵️

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  6. Feb 11

    . lab member Kayla Wilson is researching drug discovery from local sea sponges for her PhD in marine chemical biology. 🌊🤿 “I love my work because I get to combine my love for the ocean with my passion for human health,” said .

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  7. Feb 11

    Whale Acoustics Lab member Vanessa ZoBell is studying the impacts of commercial shipping on large for her PhD in biological . 🚢🐋 “I love science because it allows us to find solutions to protect the ocean!” she said. 🐳

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  8. Feb 11

    What does Sarah love most about science? 💚 "I love going into the field and trying to connect how the weather, rocks, streams, and vegetation work together to determine how water flows through a region."

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  9. Feb 11

    Climate sciences PhD student Sarah Ogle works with to research how fires are changing the surface & groundwater hydrology in California. 🔥 "This is important since California is expected to face more extreme fires & longer droughts with climate change," she said.

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  10. Feb 11

    "I love learning more about the world around me and how we can better manage valuable water resources for the benefit of people and ecosystems, amidst challenges from climate change and other pressures," said .

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  11. Feb 11

    Staff Researcher & Field Research Manager is no stranger to extreme weather! 🌧️☔️ She studies weather and water in the western United States, specifically extreme precipitation from .

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  12. Feb 11

    "My hope is to take a look at different isotopic signatures from the past ocean, in order to help us understand a bit more about our current climate crisis and what changes to expect in terms of ocean circulation," said . 🌊 (Southern Ocean photo by )

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  13. Feb 11

    Marine chemistry & geochemistry PhD student Noreen Garcia () studies isotopes that reveal a snapshot of ocean chemistry. Her work focuses on Oxygen-18, Carbon-13 & Carbon-14 signatures in benthic & planktonic foraminifera to study Southern Ocean circulation in the past.

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  14. Feb 11

    “My favorite thing about science is our ability to understand the natural world around us by asking questions and designing analyses in order to answer those questions!” said .

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  15. Feb 11

    Master’s student combines coral reef ecology and spatial statistics in her research, which focuses on the neighbor patterns of coral populations at National Wildlife Refuge. 🐠 This helps researchers understand how corals interact with each other.

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  16. Feb 11

    "What I love most about science is that I've been able to apply it to so many different aspects of life, and the world around me. It has given me a deeper appreciation for the environment, & getting to work out on the water has always been one of my favorite parts." - K. Shipley

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  17. Feb 11

    PhD candidate Kenisha Shipley studies marine chemistry & geochemistry. 🧪 She's working on making biogeochemical observations within a coastal lagoon environment as a way to understand changes in CO2 chemistry & how different variables influence these constantly changing systems.

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  18. Feb 11

    "I love science because it combines 2 things I enjoy the most—the ocean and programming. Growing up on the beaches of Hawaii & California, I discovered science as a way to better understand coastal processes and the changes I noticed on my local beaches over time." -

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  19. Feb 11

    As a staff research associate with the Coastal Processes Group, Mele Johnson () works on programming & data analysis projects related to coastal oceanographic processes, ranging from website designs & development to wave runup analysis & drone imagery processing. 🌊

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    Feb 11

    In celebration of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, meet Taylor McKie Physical Oceanography Ph.D. Candidate at , . Learn about Taylor's journey to STEM

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