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Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory seeks fundamental knowledge about the origin, evolution, and future of the natural world.

LAMONT BY THE NUMBERS

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189

Acres of Campus with Sanctuary Forests on NY's Hudson River

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300

PhD-Level Researchers

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90

PhD Students Involved in Research

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National Academy of Sciences Members

Physicist David Kohlstedt, whose pioneering experiments have shown how processes at inaccessible depths drive what happens on the planet's surface, is the winner of the 2023 Vetlesen Prize for significant achievement in the Earth sciences. Learn more about Kohlstedt's work and this prestigious honor.

Earth & Climate Science News

Our group of 23 American and Bangladeshi students and professors traveled from the Jamuna River to the Ganges and Gorai Rivers and then down to an embanked island on the edge of the Sundarbans, the world’s largest mangrove forest.

Marie Tharp was a marine scientist in a man’s world. Robert Smalls was a skilled sailor, but held as a slave. Both are now being honored by the U.S. Navy.

I am here in Bangladesh with the 10 students and TA in my undergraduate Sustainable Development course for a Spring Break trip to see what they have been learning about. We are accompanied by 2 Dhaka University professors, 8 Bangladeshi students, and Carol Wilson from LSU. We will be touring the country by bus and boat to learn about the environment and people of Bangladesh.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory is a community of bold, intellectually curious explorers committed to tackling the existential crisis of climate change. In our 2022 Annual Report, we highlight our accomplishments from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.

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5 Ways Columbia Climate School Is Working Toward a Better Planet

Lamont researchers are in the field studying the dynamics of the planet on every continent and every ocean. Journalists may join and cover expeditions when possible. Learn more about this essential fieldwork.

Lamont Features Map
Lamont Features Map

Discover the who and where of special places named for Lamonters in our interactive map.

Milestones in Climate Science
Milestones in Climate Science

See our timeline of pioneering Lamont studies underpinning the modern understanding of climate change.

Lamont Newsletter
Lamont Newsletter

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Since our founding in 1949, Lamont-Doherty has been a leader in the Earth sciences, with many scientific firsts. Learn more about our history.