A marine biologist is studying coral reefs and making ocean sciences more tenable for young explorers.
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Tanja Amerstorfer: Forecasting Space Weather
The deputy head of the Austrian Space Weather Office built a supportive network.
Riley Black: Bringing Fossils to Life
A fossil hunter paints visceral pictures with words about the lives of dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures.
Lina Ceballos-Bonilla: Living in the Clouds
A meteorologist puts her training into action to coordinate an early-warning system for flooding around Medellín, Colombia.
Adriana Alves: Creating an Inclusive Academy
One of few Black professors at an elite university in Brazil advocates for a more diverse and inclusive academic environment.
Inspiring Others to Braid Their Own Paths
Our annual Career Issue spotlights individuals charting their own course through Earth and space sciences.
The Career Issue: A Path for Everyone
There are as many career journeys in the geosciences as there are people wandering through the field. Read about how 14 scientists found their way.
Aline Ghilardi: Fighting Against Colonialism and Sexism in Paleontology
The Brazilian scientist is one of the leading voices in the movement to bring a rare fossil back to Brazil.
Ed Hawkins: Communicating a Changing Climate
The British scientist is the creator of climate stripes, the now-ubiquitous visual representation of climate change.
Hig Higman: Trekking Across the Last Frontier on the Hunt for Geohazards
Higman specializes in human-powered research expeditions in Alaska’s epic landscape.