April 21, 2026
Ellen Mosley-Thompson Named One of Columbus Monthly’s 2026 Inspiring Women
The Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center is proud to share that Ellen Mosley-Thompson, Distinguished University Professor Emerita and senior research scientist, has been named one of Columbus Monthly’s 2026 Inspiring Women. A global leader in ice core research, Mosley-Thompson has led expeditions to some of the world’s most remote mountain and polar regions, helping uncover critical records of Earth’s past climate. Her work has been instrumental in advancing scientific understanding of climate variability and change, while also mentoring generations of researchers in the field. Read the full article, “Ellen Mosley-Thompson Defined Climate Research With Ice Core Sampling,” on Columbus Monthly.
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