The National Science Foundation awarded Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Science, Dr. R. Dwi Susanto a $0.75 million grant to monitor Indonesian throughflow (ITF), the only pathways of the Pacific to Indian Ocean exchange through the Indonesian seas, which is essential for understanding the role of the ocean in Earth’s climate system.

AOSC Professor Ross Salawitch questions some findings in a recently published study in a Washington Post interview.

Liang was selected for innovative, pioneering leadership in developing regional modeling capabilities for understanding climate change impacts on a variety of sectors.

State Climatologist, a UMD researcher, calls for diverse scientific voices as climate change hits globally.

The article addresses fundamental cloud issues – why cloud heights differ and the resulting impact on climate – and the open questions.