Scholars from the Paul H. O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs are set to participate in the American Geophysical Union Annual Meeting in New Orleans from December 15–19.
AGU25 is the world’s largest gathering of Earth and space scientists, policymakers, and industry experts. This year’s theme, “Where Science Connects Us,” underscores the essential link between research, discovery, action, and solution—principles central to the O’Neill School’s interdisciplinary mission. Faculty and graduate students from O’Neill will contribute to this vibrant forum by sharing insights across a range of pressing environmental challenges.
“The O’Neill School’s presence at AGU25 is vital because it represents an essential connection between scientific knowledge and actionable policy,” said Siân Mooney, dean of the O’Neill School. “Our researchers aren’t just studying the Earth; they are developing the governance and policy solutions needed to protect it. AGU offers an unparalleled platform to connect our data-driven insights with the global community of practitioners who can implement change.”
Among the presenters are Assistant Professor Rafael Almeida with graduate student Sushobhan Bhattarai; Assistant Professor Mallory Barnes; Assistant Professor Chris Callahan; Assistant Professor Zhiying Li with Ph.D. student Tian Yang; Professor Kim Novick with postdoc Xian Wang and Ph.D. student Yuxuan “Harry” Zhou, who is co-advised with Barnes; Associate Professor Jonathan Raff with postdoc Feng Jiang and Ph.D. student Elizabeth Melssen, and Rudy Professor Phil Stevens with Ph.D. students Ian Spink and Aaron Petersen.
The conference also provides a crucial opportunity for global collaboration, allowing O’Neill scholars to network with experts and policymakers from around the world, reinforcing the O’Neill School’s role as a national leader dedicated to moving scientific understanding forward and forging connections that give us hope for a sustainable future.