ESS 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.
Read moreWho is watching for earthquakes, volcanoes and tsunamis? Trump is cutting the guardians at the gate
In a CNN article discussing the implications of federal budget cuts on natural disaster preparedness, ESS Professor and PNSN Director Harold Tobin emphasized the critical importance of sustained funding for seismic monitoring systems to ensure timely and effective responses to earthquakes and tsunamis.
Read more at CNN1980 Mount St. Helens eruption considered ‘game changer’ for volcanic observation
Before the eruption of Mount St. Helens 45 years ago, Washington had about 12 seismometers. ESS Professor and PNSN Director Harold Tobin described the event as a pivotal moment that transformed volcanic monitoring, expanding the region's seismic network to over 700 instruments today.
Read more at King5Experts warn that PNW earthquake would change ground level
A new study suggests major PNW earthquake could make ground sink up to 6 feet. ESS Professor and PNSN Director Harold Tobin is quoted.
Read more at the Tacoma News TribuneESS hosts annual Open House
ESS welcomed visitors of all ages to its 2025 Annual Open House, with several students and faculty—including department chair David Schmidt—featured in a Daily UW article highlighting the event.
Read more on The DailyUWModern farming has carved away earth faster than during the ice age
Minnesota study adds to growing evidence of human-accelerated erosion, which could jeopardize agriculture. ESS Professor David Montgomery is quoted.
Read more at ScienceChemical hints on a distant planet offer 'strongest evidence yet' for life outside our solar system, astronomers say
ESS Assistant Professor and astrobiologist Joshua Krissansen-Totton is quoted.
Read more on Smithsonian magazineInnovation, impact and community: highlights from the 2025 Earth & Space Sciences Research Gala
From volcanic hazards to planetary science, the 2025 Earth & Space Sciences Research Gala celebrated the innovative work and inspiring stories of UW ESS students.
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