Earth Sciences Division
 

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Goddard Earth Sciences

Discover the groundbreaking work of NASA’s Earth Sciences team at Goddard Space Flight Center. From developing cutting-edge technologies to studying Earth’s complex systems, these world-class scientists are shaping the future to better understand our changing planet.

2024 is the Warmest Year on Record

Earth's average surface temperature in 2024 was the warmest on record, according to an analysis led by NASA scientists.

An Ocean in Bloom

From the far reaches of space, NASA scientists aim to expand their knowledge of how our ocean, atmosphere, and ecosystems interact with one another through the launch of the PACE satellite.

Model Behavior: Visualizing Global Carbon Dioxide

This global map of carbon dioxide was created using a model called GEOS, short for the Goddard Earth Observing System.

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, March 05, 2025
01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Climate and Radiation Laboratory Seminar
Light-absorbing black carbon and brown carbon components of smoke aerosol from DSCOVR EPIC measurements
Myungje Choi, UMBC, GESTAR II, Climate and Radiation Laboratory
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Wednesday, March 05, 2025
03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Scientific Colloquium
Exploring New Worlds with Barbie and Ken
Natasha Latouf, George Mason University
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Thursday, March 06, 2025
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
SED Director's Seminar
Hosted by Earth Sciences Division:
Implementation and Successes of JEDI Data Assimilation in GMAO’s GEOS Systems
- Ron Gelaro (GMAO)
- Doruk Ardag (GMAO/SAMDA)
- Maryam Abdi-Oskouei (JCSDA, UCAR)
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Congratulations to Dr. Miguel Román, Deputy Director for Atmospheres, for his induction into the Puerto Rico Science Museum...

Sunday, December 29, 2024
 

Benjamin Cook (611), Joanna Joiner (614), Alexei Lyapustin (613), Doug Morton (618), Nima Pahlevan (619), and Ben Poulter (61...

Tuesday, November 19, 2024
 

We are thrilled to announce the selection of Dr. Mian Chin as the 2024 William Nordberg Memorial Award for Earth Science ...

Thursday, October 03, 2024
 

We are thrilled to announce the selection of Dr. Richard Ray as the 2025 William Nordberg Memorial Award for Earth Scienc...

Thursday, October 03, 2024