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Water, Climate, and the Environment

Water, Climate, and the Environment

Our research in Water, Climate, and the Environment (CWE) covers a wide range of topics that address both natural processes and humankind's impact on our planet, including climate and global change, polar science, water quality and availability, coral reef health, and the impact of urbanization on the environment. We conduct research locally in Ohio and globally to as far away as the tropical Pacific, the Arctic, and Antarctica. We educate and train students for both academic and professional careers at universities, national laboratories, and in the private sector to tackle our most pressing environmental challenges.

CWE Vision  
To be a leader in transformative discoveries in climate, water, and Earth systems, train students to be innovative scientists and problem-solvers, and empower the public through education and outreach. 
 
CWE mission 
To advance our understanding of pressing environmental challenges of Earth’s ocean, water, and cryosphere and the impact of human activities on those systems through research and education. 
 

Faculty with research in Water, Climate, and the Environment