ESS alumna awarded Geological Society of America's prestigious Donath Medal for pioneering Earth science research
ESS alumna and Indiana University Bloomington Assistant Professor Dr. Julia Kelson was awarded the Geological Society of America’s 2025 Young Scientist Award. Kelson got her Ph.D. from UW Earth and Space Sciences in 2019, advised by Professor Kate Huntington.
Read more at Indiana University NewsBaptiste Journaux awarded annual IAPWS Helmholtz award
ESS Assistant Professor Dr. Baptiste Journaux was recognized this past summer with the International Association for the Properties of Water & Steam’s Helmholtz Award.
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ESS researchers honored at 2025 AGU conference
Assistant Professors Joshua Krissansen-Totton and Michelle Muth have been awarded prestigious honors, to be given at the annual AGU gathering in New Orleans, LA in December, and Professor Fang-Zhen Teng was named an AGU Fellow.
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Eric Steig among 12 UW professors elected to Washington State Academy of Sciences
Twelve faculty members at the University of Washington — including Eric Steig, professor of Earth and space sciences in the College of the Environment — have been elected to the Washington State Academy of Sciences. They are among 36 scientists and educators from across the state announced July 17 as new members.
Read more at UW NewsESS introduces new alumni honors at the 2025 Awards Ceremony
This year, we are excited to introduce two new awards that acknowledge some of our excellent graduates: the Emerging Leader Award and the ESS Distinguished Graduate Award.
Read moreESS Research Scientist Scott Henderson awarded College of the Environment 2025 Distinguished Staff Award
ESS Research Scientist Scott Henderson was recognized this spring with the College of the Environment Distinguished Staff Member award. This award honors staff members for their outstanding achievements, service, leadership and dedication.
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ESS Professor Harold Tobin ‘Goes on Tour’ as Ocean Discovery Lecturer for 2024-2025 Academic Year
ESS professor Harold Tobin was selected as one of six distinguished lecturers for the Ocean Discovery Lecture Series during the 2024-2025 academic year.
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Erin Wirth wins Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers
Before leaving office, President Joe Biden awarded nearly 400 scientists and engineers the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on outstanding scientists and engineers early in their careers.
Read moreProfessor Fang-Zhen Teng awarded Alumni Excellence Research Award
Professor Fang-Zhen Teng was awarded Alumni Excellence Research Award from alma mater University of Maryland for his expertise in isotope geochemistry.
Read more at University of Maryland Alumni AssociationThree ESS faculty among recipients of College of the Environment new seed grants
Three ESS faculty, professor Fang-Zhen Teng, associate professor Marine Denolle, and professor David Montgomery are among recipients of the College of the Environment's Seed Grant Program designed to foster new cross-college collaborations that use a system-based approach to understand environmental challenges.
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