Richard Alley Elected to National Academy of Sciences

Our very own Richard Alley has been elected Member of the National Academy of Sciences! Richard has made major impacts in various aspects of glaciology, both the behavior of ice sheets and their climate record. He plays a vital role in education all the way from K-12 to the US Senate. He appears in every media outlet with frequency. This tremendous honor caps a long list of awards and recognitions for Richard. It is hugely significant to him, the Department and the College.

Jim Kasting Receives Honors

Professor Jim Kasting has just received two major honors: First, he has been elected a Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Second, Jim has been elected a Fellow of the Geochemical Society. Jim is hugely deserving of these honors for his groundbreaking work on planetary evolution and the development of Earth's atmosphere. Please join us in congratulating Jim!