EES News
(June 1, 2026)
A&S Earth Sciences Professor Honored as 40 Under 40 Rising StarThe American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists recognizes Tao Wen for his innovative, data-driven research on water quality, open environmental data, community engagement and policy-relevant environmental science.
(May 8, 2026)
EES Professor Quoted in Scientific American on Decoding Earth’s Climate PastProfessor Tripti Bhattacharya was featured in an article exploring how scientists use unconventional natural records to reconstruct Earth’s ancient climate and better understand future climate risks.
(May 6, 2026)
Looking to the Past to Plan AheadEarth sciences professor Tripti Bhattacharya is a coauthor of a new report that supports establishing a national center to study past extremes and improve disaster planning.
(March 5, 2026)
Where Wells Run Deep, Biodiversity Runs ThinA study led by researchers in Syracuse University’s Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences found that traditional oil and gas extraction methods may leave a deeper mark on stream health than fracking.
(Feb. 16, 2026)
From Studying Earth to Saving ItEarth and environmental sciences alumni are tackling climate change, sustainability and environmental policy across the globe.
(Jan. 13, 2026)
When Tropical Oceans Were Oxygen OasesResearch reveals when and why ancient tropical seas transitioned from oxygen oases to marine dead zones, providing clues to the long-term evolution of oceanic environments.
(Nov. 18, 2025)
Have You Ever…Held a 70-Million-Year-Old Fossil?If you’ve ever wondered what clues ancient shells and bones hold about our planet’s past, the A&S communications team recently got a hands-on answer.
(Nov. 10, 2025)
Climate’s Impact on EarthquakesNew research from scientists at Syracuse University and the University of Auckland highlights the connections between climate, tectonics and human evolution.