Frances Lightsom started her career as an oceanographer. Then she found delight in data.
Education & Careers
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Erin Macdonald: Putting the Science in Science Fiction
The “Julia Child of science” makes science accessible through pop culture.
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Cee Nell: Making Data Visual
Nell turns vast columns of data into beautiful and understandable graphics.
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Yamina Pressler: Slowing Down, Appreciating Complexity, and Embracing Soil
The soil scientist draws inspiration from the earth beneath her feet.
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Jose Rolon: Ready for Any Emergency
An emergency manager for New York City Emergency Management, Jose Rolon deals with the controlled chaos that follows a disaster.
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Jen Walton: Chaser of Storms and Lava
Walton founded Girls Who Chase to promote women in STEM.
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Dawn Wright: Diving Deep to Discover the Secrets of the Ocean
The chief scientist at Esri wound her path into and out of academia.
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Comunicación de la ciencia que va más allá de las palabras
Estudiantes de posgrado en ciencias de la Tierra y estudiantes de ilustración científica de licenciatura se unieron para crear visualizaciones accesibles y atractivas de la investigación que trascienden las limitaciones del uso exclusivo del lenguaje.
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How Scientists Can Safeguard Themselves Online
Scientists are always at risk of digital harassment by bad actors looking to undermine scientific credibility and progress, but there are protective steps they can take.
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Introducing the New Editor in Chief of JGR: Atmospheres
Find out about the person taking the helm of JGR: Atmospheres and her plans for taking the journal forward in the coming years.