On February 11, the annual United Nations designated International Women and Women in the Field of Science Women and Girls Day raises awareness of the many challenges facing women and girls around the world in the stem disciplines, as well as their continued overcoming obstacles and in Waving countless ways fields in their own obstacles.
For this year’s topic, “Unlocking the STEM Career: Her Voice in Science”, we just want to focus on some examples of extraordinary female scientists at Columbia’s Climate School.
Check out the stories below to learn more about how these women are moving the accusations towards a more sustainable future and continue reading about the state of the planet for ongoing coverage of outstanding female scientists throughout the year.
Alexis Abramson, the new dean of Columbia Climate School, discusses her commitment to climate action and how to weave engineering and liberal arts backgrounds together to become a more effective leader.
Galen McKinley and his team at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory in Colombia are quantifying the amount of carbon the ocean removes from the atmosphere and how much it fluctuates to better understand climate change.
Lisa Dale, an expert in climate change adaptation and director of the Climate and Social Program at the School of Climate, talked about the best strategies to reduce fire risks and difficulty in implementing them.
Amy Campbell is a Fulbright scholar at the Masters and Social Programs of Columbia Climate School, who directs her interdisciplinary worldview to her work on disasters.
MPA-ESP student Jada Johnson believes in the policy capacity to promote meaningful and sustainable solutions for underserved communities with a long history.
Elaine Angeles is a graduate of the MPA Environmental Science and Policy Program, committed to supporting vulnerable populations by better leveraging scientific forecasting and early warning systems to drive change.
Logan Brenner, a scientist at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory in Colombia, is part of an international collaboration to explore the ocean past to discover hidden language of marine corals.
Sheila Foster, a climate professor at Columbia Climate School, reflects on the career achievements of the famous organization, the American College of Environmental Lawyers.
Olivia Palma, a student in Master’s Degree and Social Program, discusses her passion for understanding the connection between people, the environment and climate change, especially for high-risk communities.
Jessica Fanzo, a climate professor at the Climate School, shares how the “unplanned” career path led to her recent participation in the National Sciences, one of the highest honors in the field.
You can also meet with some of the female scientists from the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory in our Earth series:
Nadia Seeteram examines how climate risks affect housing infrastructure and housing needs in coastal communities.
Tree Circle Scientist Nicole Davi explains the key role of marine forests in protecting our coastal communities from storms. The tree records she has built will help us understand how these ecosystems respond to climate change.
Climate law expert Romany Webb said technology to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere can help the United States and other countries reach their climate goals, but needs to improve their climate goals in a safe, impartial and responsible way.
