Department of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences

Students tackle climate change through new major

The inaugural cohort of the new climate science major is wrapping up its first year. Read about some students' experiences, and why they have hope for the future. Read More

April 17, 2023

Warming climate means more, stronger Atlantic tropical storms

A warming climate could increase the number and severity of tropical cyclones in the North Atlantic, according to new LAS research. Read More

January 4, 2023

Novel atlas shows vast urban infrastructure divide between Global South and Global North

A new study co-led by Yuyu Zhou reveals novel ways to measure urban development and project future energy use, emissions. Read More

November 7, 2022

Study shows Gulf of Maine cooling for 900 years, then quickly warming since late 1800s

Alan Wanamaker, professor of geological and atmospheric sciences, is part of a team that is researching these climate trends. Read More

August 10, 2022

National Weather Association honors William Gallus with Dr. T. Theodore Fujita Research Achievement award for 2022

William Gallus, professor in the Department of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences, has earned the 2022 Dr. T. Theodore Fujita Research Achievement award from the… Read More

July 25, 2022

LAS scientist explains weather phenomena baking large parts of the country

William Gallus, professor of atmospheric science, shares scientific insights in a piece he authored for The Conversation. Read More

June 22, 2022

William Gutowski to deliver LAS Dean’s Distinguished Lecture

Gutowski’s bold vision inspires community-based action on climate change in Iowa and around the world. Read More

March 22, 2022

William Gallus explains extreme Dec. 15 weather in The Conversation article

William Gallus, professor in the Department of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences, published an article in The Conversation. The article “Hurricane-force wind gusts in… Read More

December 16, 2021