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Thu, October 1 - Sat, October 3, 2026
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WestFest 2026
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The Case for Quelccaya

A new white paper by Byrd Center paleoclimatologist Lonnie Thompson outlines the case for creating a National Park in Peru's Quelccaya region, home to the world's largest tropical ice cap. The…

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Prof. Melisa Diaz Awarded the 2026 F.W. Clarke Award

Professor and Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center Principal Investigator Melisa Diaz was recently honored with the F.W. Clarke Award for her pioneering research investigating the geochemical…

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Emily Mazan Successfully Defends her Ph.D. Dissertation

Congratulations to Emily Mazan on the successful defense of her Ph.D. dissertation, "A Multiscale Examination of Changing Mountain Climates: Integrating Observations and Modeling in the Snake…

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Grade-A gray matter: Lonnie Thompson

Distinguished University Professor Lonnie Thompson was recently featured in the Summer 2026 issue of Ohio State Alumni Magazine. The article, "Power of 10," highlights 10 Distinguished University…

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