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UI students Maya Monk (front) and Mary Haag work on cleaning mastodon bones

Undergrads play key role in preserving mastodon bones

Unprecedented find provides a unique opportunity for University of Iowa students to participate in the preservation of a piece of prehistory.
Profile of Matt Dannenberg

SEES associate professor Matt Dannenberg published in 'Nature Climate Change'

Friday, August 1, 2025
Terrestrial and marine ecosystems constitute the primary components of the Earth’s biosphere, yet their photosynthetic productions are typically studied separately, which limits understanding of planetary carbon uptake and biosphere health. Here, using multiple satellite-derived products, we identify contrasting net primary production (NPP) trends between land and ocean, probably reflecting their differential sensitivity to climate warming, especially in tropical regions

CSSI researcher affiliate Caglar Koylu traces movement across time and space

Wednesday, July 9, 2025
SEES associate professor Caglar Koylu uses handcrafted methodologies to study geographical and social phenomena, including movement across the American frontier.
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Wortel selected for the Mary Louise Kelley Staff Excellence Award

Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Matt Wortel, lab technician in the School of Earth, Environment, and Sustainability receives award given to those who have provided exceptional service, ideas that improve the work of the department or college, and contributions beyond their job description.