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Northern Arizona University School of Earth and Sustainability @nau-ses.bsky.social · 2d

A couple of SES undergrad and grad classes have recently ventured to the San Juan Mountains in Colorado to learn about fundamental geological processes that have shaped this spectacular range. The fall foliage wasn't bad either :)

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Northern Arizona University School of Earth and Sustainability @nau-ses.bsky.social · 10d

Fun afternoon of science on Saturday at the NAU open house in the Flagstaff Festival of Science! SES students and faculty showcased everything from volcanos and earthquakes to insects. Thanks to our amazing students for sharing their knowledge and to everyone who stopped by!

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Northern Arizona University School of Earth and Sustainability @nau-ses.bsky.social · 12d

Many congratulations to SES Prof @rengellia.bsky.social , who was awarded the prestigious @agu.org Asahiko Taira International Scientific Ocean Drilling Research Prize! www.agu.org/honors/taira

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Donna Shillington @djshillington.bsky.social · 20d

Not feeling like I live in the 'Land of the Free' these days...
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/09...

Trump Administration Live Updates: President Says Broadcasters Risk Losing Licenses When Hosts Criticize Him

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Northern Arizona University School of Earth and Sustainability @nau-ses.bsky.social · 22d

Check out our new website to learn more about the exciting research and educational opportunities in our school! ses-nau.org

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Northern Arizona University School of Earth and Sustainability @nau-ses.bsky.social · Sep 5

New paper alert! Former SES PhD student Leah Marshall alongside 2 SES profs, 3 former SES undergrads and colleagues investigate 15,800 years of carbon accumulation and environmental change in an Arctic watershed using lake sediment cores. Check it out! doi.org/10.1080/1523...

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Northern Arizona University School of Earth and Sustainability @nau-ses.bsky.social · Sep 2

Check out this livestream talk later today by geologist extraordinaire, Lisa Thompson (AZGS) “Geology, Geochemistry, and Potential Origins of the Basin volcano-sedimentary lithium deposit, Kaiser Spring volcanic field, Arizona”. tinyurl.com/AGS-2Sept-Pr.... @azgeology.bsky.social

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Donna Shillington @djshillington.bsky.social · Sep 1

We Ran the C.D.C.: Kennedy Is Endangering Every American’s Health www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/o...

Opinion | We Ran the C.D.C.: Kennedy Is Endangering Every American’s Health

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Northern Arizona University School of Earth and Sustainability @nau-ses.bsky.social · Aug 19

Grad student Aubrey LaPlante publishes results of mapping that tracks variations in paleo earthquake surface ruptures in Eastern California #ECSZ #paleoseismology #EDMAP #AGeS #NAU_geology, #SES_publications, #SES_students @rengellia.bsky.social pubs.geoscienceworld.org/gsw/lithosph...

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Northern Arizona University School of Earth and Sustainability @nau-ses.bsky.social · Aug 15

SES PhD student Grace Ward has been participating in a research cruise in the Tonga-Samoa area to pick up ocean bottom seismometers that have been deployed on the seafloor for 20 months recording earthquakes. They picked them all up! #nau_geology #saloongeo sites.google.com/msu.edu/salo...

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Northern Arizona University School of Earth and Sustainability @nau-ses.bsky.social · Aug 18

New paper alert! New research from former NAU PhD student Emerson Lynch, SES Prof @rengellia.bsky.social , and colleagues demonstrates that some upper plate faults in the Cascadia subduction zone are very active, with important earthquake hazards implications. Check it out! #nau_geology

Seismica @weareseismica.bsky.social · Aug 15

🌍The Beaufort Range fault is ACTIVE!
This right-lateral oblique Beaufort Range faulting occurs >100 km farther North than previously documented faults in the Cascadia forearc.
Read more: seismica.library.mcgill.ca/article/view...
NAU Research @nau-ses.bsky.social
UVic SEOS @seos-uvic.bsky.social

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Northern Arizona University School of Earth and Sustainability @nau-ses.bsky.social · Jul 12

NAU SES scientists just finished 11 glorious days of lake coring and glacial geologic mapping around Turquoise Lake in Lake Clark National Park, western Alaska Range. Good weather, hard work, and epic landscapes => an unforgettable field season. #NAU_geology, #NAU_environsci, #NAU_climate

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Julie Elliott @julieelliott.bsky.social · Jun 4

Myself, @kdmorell.bsky.social, @djshillington.bsky.social, and Rob Witter (USGS) used an SSA community grant to host an Alaska Subduction Zone workshop in conjunction with a USGS meeting in January. The community grants are a great option if you're looking to fund a workshop/training. ⚒️

Seismological Society of America @seismosocam.bsky.social · Jun 2

Want to learn more about SSA's #grant programs? Join our Program Coordinator Nikki Perlwitz to discuss and get your questions answered about our community grants, travel grants and more. Sign up now for one of two sessions on 30 June!
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Donna Shillington @djshillington.bsky.social · May 30

The budget bill passed by the house would dramatically increase the national debt because huge tax breaks for the wealthy will cost much more than 'savings' from cuts to essential programs Let's hope the senate has the sense to fix this.
www.cbpp.org/.../house-re....
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Donna Shillington @djshillington.bsky.social · May 9

The dismantling of US science continues....

Exclusive: NSF faces radical shake-up as officials abolish its 37 divisions

Changes seen as a response to presidential directives on what research to fund

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Northern Arizona University School of Earth and Sustainability @nau-ses.bsky.social · May 9

The end of spring semester brings the opportunity to learn about (and celebrate!) the amazing research being undertaken by our grad and undergrad students. MS and PhD defenses! UG research symposium! First year grad student research showcase! Our incredible students are doing incredible things.

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Seismological Society of America @seismosocam.bsky.social · May 9

🎉Thank you National Science Foundation, for all the #NSFfunded #seismological science you support, including the SAGE and GAGE facilities operated by @earthscope.org. Our current understanding of #earthquakes, #volcanoes and #geodesy research would not be possible without you. ⚒️ 🧪

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Margaret Fraiser @margaretfraiser.bsky.social · May 9

NSF’s entire Division of Equity for Excellence in STEM (EDU/EES), which “aims to provide opportunities for individuals from all backgrounds to actively participate and excel in STEM disciplines” and some of it congressionally mandated, was just notified they will be RIFed. www.nsf.gov/edu/ees/about

About EES

The NSF Division of Equity for Excellence in STEM (EES) aims to provide opportunities for individuals from all backgrounds, especially those historically underrepresented in science and engineering.

www.nsf.gov

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Northern Arizona University School of Earth and Sustainability @nau-ses.bsky.social · May 1

Today is NAU giving day! Please consider supporting SES with a donation. givingday.foundationnau.org/giving-day/1...

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Donna Shillington @djshillington.bsky.social · May 1

May 1 is NAU's giving day, and we are raising funds for an endowed professorship in Paul Umhoefer's honor. Paul was an amazing scientist, dedicated educator, and remarkable human. If you (like me) were lucky enough to know Paul, please consider making a donation! @nau-ses.bsky.social

Donna Shillington @djshillington.bsky.social · May 1

The National Academies Committee on Solid Earth Geophysics is hosting a meeting on Marine Geophysics on May 28. We have a great list of speakers/topics, so it should be a great meeting. Join us! www.nationalacademies.org/event/44626_...

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Northern Arizona University School of Earth and Sustainability @nau-ses.bsky.social · Apr 24

Join SES at the NAU Undergraduate Research Symposium on Friday, April 25 at the High Country Conference Center. Many fabulous SES students will be presenting exciting research results! #SES_students nau.edu/undergraduat...

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WeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · Mar 12

This is Tellen. She went to work with her human today. The only agenda item on her calendar is dropping toys in the hallway until someone plays with her. 14/10

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Donna Shillington @djshillington.bsky.social · Mar 6

"It is hard to put into words the extent of the damage being done to the US research enterprise, which is of almost incalculable value to both the nation itself and the wider world." www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Trump 2.0: an assault on science anywhere is an assault on science everywhere

US President Donald Trump is taking a wrecking ball to science and to international institutions. The global research community must take a stand against these attacks.

www.nature.com

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AGU (American Geophysical Union) @agu.org · Mar 5

AGU has joined a lawsuit challenging the firing of probationary employees at federal agencies.

These actions weaken science, harm public health & the environment, and threaten national security. 🧵 #StandWithScience

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