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The Earth, Environmental & Planetary Sciences Department at Rice University

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@riceeeps.bsky.social · 3mo ago

For Rice's associate professor, Dr. Sylvia Dee, understanding Earth’s past is the key to preparing for its future. By combining #ClimateModels with centuries-old natural records, her work uncovers how rainfall, temperatures and #ExtremeWeather are shifting in a warming world.

Picture of Sylvia Dee presenting with text "Decoding the Climate Crisis with Rice Associate Professor, Dr. Sylvia Dee" and "Swipe for more"Picture of the Earth in space with text "Dr. Sylvia Dee’s work focuses on extreme weather, global warming risks, and understanding major climate systems, so that communities can better prepare for the impacts of climate change. Her research aims to strengthen climate models, refine their physics, and improve how we forecast risks related to heat, storms and long-term climate shifts." and "swipe for more"picture of a glacier from above with text "Dee enhances general circulation models (GCMs) by coding equations that simulate the motion and thermodynamics of the atmosphere and ocean. She validates these models using paleoclimate proxies like tree rings, glaciers, and corals, which reveal past temperature and rainfall patterns through isotopic signatures." and "swipe for more"picture of dry, cracked earth with a flower growing out of it and text "One of Dee’s major focuses is predicting changes in phenomena like the El Niño–Southern Oscillation under global warming. Her lab also focuses on human health impacts from severe weather, especially extreme heat (a big problem in Houston). She develops models to forecast high heat and rainfall, aiming to mitigate risks, such as those affecting maternal health in African hospitals. " and "swipe for more"
@riceeeps.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Join us in celebrating 2026 graduate, Ainsley Ganti, who is earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Earth, Environmental and Planetary Science with a minor in French Studies. #RiceGrad26

Picture of Ainsley ganti with her name, BS. in EEPS, minor in french studies and the title graduate highlight. Baker college logo in top left. Title: Q&A time. Q: What was your favorite thing about being part of the Earth, Environmental and Planetary Science (EEPS) community? A: One of my favorite things about being an EEPS major was the field trips. It was cool having the opportunity to learn geology in the real world, but it was also a lot of fun to play word games with classmates in our down time instead of doing homework. Picture of Ainsley with other eeps students in a rock potholeQ:What was your favorite non-academic activity during your time at Rice? A: I enjoyed being part of the performing arts scene! Highlights include Igneous is Bliss or shows I stage managed, but I've also really enjoyed just being an audience member for all the creative things Rice students put on. Q: What are your post-graduation plans? A: I will be starting a PhD in Geology at the University of Florida. My advisor will be EEPS alumna Dr. Shuo Ding!