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An Undergraduate Computer Science Major Engages in Interdisciplinary Research on Southern Ocean Phytoplankton Modeling

The Southern Ocean is a large part of the global carbon cycle and phytoplankton play a key role by converting CO2 to organic carbon, which can be transported to the deep ocean. Previous works examined phytoplankton presence and CO2 flux but didn’t take community species composition into account. 

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Paleoclimate Constraints on Future Climate: A Graduate Student Reflection on the 2025 PCC Summer Institute

Has paleoclimate genuinely changed our understanding of modern day climate?
With an animated pre-Summer Institute paper discussion this past August, my PhD journey at UW began.
Starting graduate school with an immersion in current thinking on paleoclimate via three days spent at Friday Harbor Laboratories attending the Summer Institute felt fitting. 

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Climate Minor, People, Research

My Research Journey: Building a Bridge Between Science and People through Interdisciplinary Solutions

Beginning college was a chaotic time for me. It was my first time being independent, I had moved far from home and was spending time trying to make new friends. The whole time, I had one question lingering at the back of my mind: What do I want to do with my career? 

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2025-2026 PCC Colloquium

Jeremy Hess (DEOHS) on “Climate Change and Health: Frontiers in Decision Support and Implementation Science”: Friday, Feb. 27, 3:30 – 4:50 p.m., MGH 389, joint with ATMOS Colloquium

The PCC Colloquium is rotating topics and units throughout the year featuring a variety of UW speakers and guests. Upcoming sessions are to be confirmed. Check out the past speakers and titles!

Program on Climate Change Events

Current Research in Climate Science Seminar

OCN/ATMOS/ESS 475/586 will be on Tuesdays 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. in OCN 425 throughout winter quarter. This year’s theme is “Climate Extremes”
Organized by LuAnne Thompson.

    UCo Grad chat winter calendar

    UCo Grad Chats

    UCo is excited to share its upcoming series of “Grad Chats”! These events will be held every-other Tuesday at 5pm and feature different UW graduate students each week. Grad students will present their research and join a student-lead discussion to answer questions related to their field of science, research, education/grad school, and more.

      PCC Winter Welcome

      The PCC annual Winter Welcome will be on Wednesday March 11th at 5 pm in the Fisheries Sciences Building. This offers an opportunity to meet new people, hear lightning talks from new postdocs working on climate science at UW, vote on the Summer Institute theme, and enjoy snacks and drinks with our community. Please RSVP by March 3rd.

        PCC Climate Communication Seminar

        The OCN/ESS/ATMS 593 will be on Tuesdays 2-3:30pm in OCN 425 throughout the quarter. The seminar theme topic is “Building Skill and Perspective” and the tentative schedule and speakers can be found here.

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