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A ‘pause’ in global warming?

Using data on photosynthesis, Clark geographer weighs in on climate change debate
Author, activist Naomi Klein urges boldness on climate change

Naomi Klein did not mince words. “Climate change is a crisis of narrative, a crisis of world view and a crisis of spirit,” the author and activist told the audience packed into Clark University’s Atwood Hall, and another watching via livestream in Jefferson 320. Klein delivered the Feb. 26 President’s Lecture, which kicked off the University’s second…
Clark geographers’ new study projects melting of Antarctic ice shelves will intensify

New research published today projects a doubling of surface melting of Antarctic ice shelves by 2050 and that by 2100 melting may surpass intensities associated with ice shelf collapse, if greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel consumption continue at the present rate. Ice shelves are the floating extensions of the continent’s massive land-based ice sheets.…
Hannah Reich ’15 dives into coral research

No one would ever guess that Hannah Reich ’15 was once nervous about scuba diving. How could you? As an undergrad, Reich spent four years on the Clark University swim team, and she grew up enjoying frequent visits to New England’s shores. Reich’s passion was sparked when she spent the fall 2013 semester abroad in…
Oct. 15 at Clark: Distinguished scientist Eric Lambin to lecture on globalization, impacts

Globalization expert Eric Lambin will present “Land Use Change in the Globalization Era: Challenges and Opportunities,” the Wallace W. Atwood Lecture presented by the Graduate School of Geography at Clark University. The lecture is free and open to the public beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, in Tilton Hall, Higgins University Center, 950 Main St. Professor Lambin will discuss…
Clark University geography alumna receives Esri Special Achievement in GIS Award

Clark University Graduate School of Geography alumna Safaa Karaki Aldwaik received the Esri Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) Award for her geographic information systems work with the City of Ramallah, Palestine. She received her award from Esri President Jack Dangermond during the Esri User Conference 2015 in San Diego, July 22. Aldwaik is the Director of…
Professor’s book examines effects of increased meat production, consumption

Livestock production worldwide is increasing rapidly, but there are many concerns about the sustainability of increased meat production and consumption. “Political Ecologies of Meat” (Routledge, 2015), co-edited by Clark University Professor of Geography Jody Emel, examines these issues from various perspectives, including human health, animal welfare, climate change and environmental pollution. The book’s essays explore…
Clark University student researchers receive Marsh-Mosakowski NOAA Fellowships

The 2015 Marsh-Mosakowski NOAA Fellows were introduced at Clark University and also welcomed by some past NOAA Fellows, on April 28. Pictured, from left, are Julianne Murphy ’17, Mosakowski Institute Director Jim Gomes, Michino Hisabayshi ’15, Robert Johnston, director of the Marsh Institute; Vanessa Carrasco ’15, Daniela Reyes Saade ’17, Faye Harwell ’15, Saira Khan…
Clark graduate students showcase research at Multidisciplinary Conference

On April 8, Clark University graduate students came together to celebrate and showcase the work of 65 of their peers across ten of the University’s graduate departments and divisions. An annual event, the Graduate Student Multidisciplinary Conference (MDC) includes oral presentations as well as a poster session. Open to all current graduate students, the event…
Atwood Lecture to feature noted expert on abolition geography, March 19

Ruth Wilson Gilmore, well known scholar and activist, will present “Too Soon for Sorry: Abolition Geography and the Problem of Innocence,” the Wallace W. Atwood Lecture presented by the Graduate School of Geography at Clark University. The lecture is free and open to the public and will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 19, in…