EES News
(July 15, 2026)
A&S Researchers Link Metal Deposits to Oceanic Oxygen Loss During Ancient Ice AgesA sweeping analysis by Syracuse researchers of metal contents in ancient marine sedimentary rocks suggests oxygen-poor oceans were common during Earth's six greatest ice ages.
(July 7, 2026)
Earth’s Natural ThermostatFor 60 million years, rising and falling seas influenced how much carbon the ocean buried and how warm the planet was.
(June 18, 2026)
Student Earns Astronaut ScholarshipRising senior Kenna Cummings was recently named a 2026 Astronaut Scholar class, adding a second major national honor to a banner spring.
(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.