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The NSF-funded LTER network has 27 sites around the World to gain a comprehensive understanding of ecological phenomena occurring over long periods of time and across broad spatial scales. We are one of 2 Antarctic sites. https://mcm.lternet.edu/

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Students rocking their presentations at our annual Science Meeting at University of New Mexico @unm.edu

08.08.2025 16:59 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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First Ohio State professor named CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholar Melisa Diaz, an assistant professor in earth sciences and the principal investigator of the Polar and Environmental Geochemistry Lab at The Ohio State University, has been named a 2025–2027 CIFAR Azri...

Congratulations to one of our youngest PIs! news.osu.edu/first-ohio-s...

15.06.2025 19:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congrats to our former fearless leader, Dr. Berry Lyons for being awarded this year's Goldthwait Polar Medal

31.03.2025 15:17 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Abigail Borgmeier took it a step further, connecting our research on Dry Valley soils to the importance of science-informed policy - essential in order for our work to address global challenges.

27.01.2025 17:59 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

In the photo: At Huey Stream, Jared Collins and Gavin Wagner delivered the straight dope to our visitors, sharing the groundbreaking research we conduct and why this work simply can’t be done anywhere else on Earth. Their clarity, expertise, and enthusiasm made a big impression.

27.01.2025 17:59 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
distinguished visitors talking to two grad students in the McMurdo Dry Valleys

distinguished visitors talking to two grad students in the McMurdo Dry Valleys

During a recent visit by distinguished staffers from the Senate Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee, and the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, our grad students absolutely shined. Huge shoutout to ALL our students! More in comments

27.01.2025 17:58 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

Hello Bluesky. The McMurdo LTER just arrived here. Stay tuned for posts about our research and other events in the McMurdo Dry Valleys of East Antarctica. We are currently winding down or 32nd field season. Please follow us to hear all about it. Thanks!

27.01.2025 16:08 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

We just joined!

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