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Research Above the Clouds
September 3, 2024
Meteorology major’s internship landed her atop the summit of Mount Washington, “Home of the World’s Worst Weather.” 
Restoring the Great Lakes
November 20, 2023
A 15-year-long monitoring program offers students and faculty the opportunity to take part in research to protect and improve the health of the Great Lakes. 
Flying with NASA
September 1, 2023
Patricia Hutton spent her summer internship collecting data while aboard a NASA aircraft. 
“Passion Fuels Passion”
July 19, 2023
Buffalo-area meteorologist credits her professors for instilling the love of weather that is at the core of her success. 
Launching into Graduate School
June 10, 2022
Undergraduate research experience paves the way for geology alum’s grad school success. 
Put the Stone in Capstone
June 10, 2022
Undergraduate research experience paves the way for geology alum’s grad school success. 
Golden Eagle Forecast Provides Customized Weather Reports for Athletics
April 28, 2022
Meteorology students use their skills to provide a unique advantage to athletic teams. Geology Students Present Research in New Orleans
December 16, 2021
Five geology seniors from the Department of Earth Sciences presented their studies at American Geophysical Union (AGU) annual meeting in New Orleans, LA where they interacted with researchers and professionals from all over the world. 
Two Science Alums Publish Paper With Professor on the Marcellus Shale
July 31, 2021
The trio of Reilly Blocho ’19, Dr. Richard Smith ’07, and Dr. Mark Noll (Professor of Geology), published a paper on the depositional environment and origin of organic matter in the Marcellus Shale. 
A Day in the Life of a Teacher in Alaska
March 5, 2019
Alum Kyle Russell launched his career as a student teacher above the Arctic Circle, where he embraced the quirks of an Alaskan lifestyle.