University of Utah Department of Atmospheric Sciences

Carbon 'off-sets' are not working. U-led research results in roadmap for harnessing Earth’s natural processes to reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide.

Carbon ‘offsets’ aren’t working | College of Science Fixing Nature-based Climate Solutions July 30, 2025 Carbon 'off-sets' are not working. U-led research results in roadmap for harnessing Earth’s natural processes to reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide A lot of the climate-altering carbon pollution we humans release into the atmosphere by burning fos...

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The University of Utah celebrated the opening of the L. S. Skaggs Applied Science Building, a new space where researchers and students address critical challenges—from predicting dangerous weather to tracking the air we breathe to advancing semiconductor technology.

Where inquiry meets impact | College of Science Where inquiry Meets Impact July 22, 2025 Above: Ann Crocker, Gary Crocker and Mark Skaggs cut the ribbon, officially opening the L. S. Skaggs Applied Science Building. Credit: Todd Anderson/College of Science The University of Utah celebrated the opening of the L. S. Skaggs Applied Science Building,...

The Wilkes Center for Climate Science & Policy at the University of Utah has selected Climate Physicist Fielding Norton as its new managing director and Atmospheric Sciences John Lin as scientific director to lead the center’s increasing focus on translating climate research into real-world solutions.

Wilkes Center names leadership team for expanded climate mission | College of Science Wilkes Center names leadership team for expanded climate mission June 19, 2025 Above: Fielding Norton, John Lin. Credit: Todd Anderson Climate physicist Fielding Norton and U atmospheric scientist John Lin take new positions. The Wilkes Center for Climate Science & Policy at the University of Utah h...

Mark your calendars! Atmospheric sciences' Dr. Daniel Mendoza will be speaking at TEDx Salt Lake City on September 22nd at the Capital Theatre! The event is apart of the TED Countdown global initiative aimed at accelerating solutions surrounding the climate crisis. Click the link to see the full line up of speakers as well as event/ticket details!

TEDxSaltLakeCity - TEDxSaltLakeCity 2025 Countdown Event TEDxSaltLakeCity aims to be the heart of independent, creative, and local thought in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Meet some of the inaugural graduates of the U's new Earth and Environmental Science Major and to learn more about what the major is and what it can offer you!

Trailblazing with Earth & Environmental Science | College of Science Trailblazing with Earth & Environmental Science June 4, 2025 Above: Ryker Ray (left) and Hunter Hastings One of the newest majors available for undergraduate students at the University of Utah is Earth & Environmental Science (EES). The program fuses principles from atmospheric science, geology, and...

"Scientists and graduate students working through Storm Peak Laboratory at the top of Steamboat Resort has examined 45 years of snowstorm data to identify what conditions cause the “big dump” days at the ski area."

Scientists identify ‘speedy snowflake’ conditions that cause big dumps at Steamboat Resort Scientists and graduate students working through Storm Peak Laboratory at the top of Steamboat Resort has examined 45 years of snowstorm data to identify what conditions cause the “big dump” days at the ski area....

"Unravelling Nature's Marine Cloud Brightening". See the work Dr. Jay Mace and Company have been doing in the Antarctic that can help research related to earth's climate.

Unravelling Nature’s Marine Cloud Brightening | College of Science Unravelling Nature’s Marine Cloud Brightening May 21, 2025 Above: Antarctic ice sheet Excerpted from Scientia In the pristine waters of the Southern Ocean surrounding Antarctica, scientists have discovered fascinating patterns in cloud formation that could have major implications for understanding...

KSL article featuring the WBB camera showing a cold front approaching SLC along with the intense volume of dust concentrated in the Salt Lake Area, leading to our air quality dropping to "Very Unhealthy" levels.

Footage shows when dust impacted Salt Lake City air quality A camera at the University of Utah captured the exact moment a cold front swept through Salt Lake City late Monday, and also how it dropped the city's air quality to unhealthy levels.

Giving day 2025 is here! Our goal this year is to raise $25,000 to support scholarships for our amazing students! Your support can help them stay enrolled, focus on their studies, graduate on time, and avoid burdening debt! Any donation amount will make a big difference! You can make a donation up through April 9th! Watch the student testimonial and give at the link attached.

Department of Atmospheric Sciences Support Atmospheric Science students on Giving Day 2025!

Derek Mallia was interviewed by FOX13 about his research with Kevin Perry on dust and the Great Salt Lake! Give it a watch!

Captured by satellite: Great Salt Lake's dust threatens air quality in Utah cities A weather satellite captured a large plume of dust blowing off the shrinking Great Salt Lake and into nearby communities.

Curious about all of the interesting research being conducted by John Lin and his graduate students/faculty in his research group? Watch the attached seminar!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pjSmkXx8uE