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INSTAAR welcomes a new faculty fellow: Riley Mulhern

David J Lubinski — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 23:10:01 +0000

INSTAAR welcomes a new faculty fellow: Riley Mulhern David J Lubinski Wed, 11/06/2024 - 16:10

Gabe Allen

Riley Mulhern will join INSTAAR as a faculty fellow in January, concurrent with his role as an assistant professor in the Department of Environmental Studies. At INSTAAR, Mulhern will continue his work to investigate environmental contamination and human health-related exposures through a community-engaged approach.

“Mulhern’s past experiences and plans to study water quality in high elevation regions, his innovative use of artificial intelligence techniques to analyze complex observational data, and his connections to the public health sector complement and expand INSTAAR’s interdisciplinarity,” INSTAAR director Nicole Lovenduski wrote. “We are excited to welcome him to our institute!”

Previously, Mulhern was the engineering and data science lead on Clean Water for U.S. Kids, a program that tested and remediated lead-contaminated water at child care and educational facilities in Georgia and North Carolina. He has also worked on projects addressing private well water quality, low-income housing and PFAS contamination. His environmental engineering and environmental justice efforts have taken him to Nicaragua, Guatemala, and the Bolivian Andes.

Mulhern earned an MS in Environmental Engineering from �� Boulder in 2016 and a PhD in Environmental Sciences & Engineering from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2021. He comes to the institute with a lengthy record of peer-reviewed publications. He received both the Highly Cited and Highly Published Author awards from RTI international in 2021.

Throughout his career, Mulhern has fostered collaboration to expand the bounds of his research and its impacts. At ��, he hopes to develop collaborative projects both within the institute and beyond.

At INSTAAR, Mulhern will continue his work to investigate environmental contamination and human health-related exposures through a community-engaged approach. He hopes to develop collaborations within the institute and beyond.

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Michael Gooseff elected as an AGU Fellow

Anonymous — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 16:30:36 +0000

Michael Gooseff elected as an AGU Fellow Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 09/18/2024 - 10:30

Shelly Sommer , Susan Glairon (CEAE)

Michael Gooseff has been elected as a Fellow of the American Geophysical Union (AGU), the union announced today.

Gooseff is among 54 scholars in the 2024 cohort of Fellows. AGU, the world's largest Earth and space science association, bestows the honor annually on a select number of individuals who have made exceptional contributions in their fields. Since its inception in 1962, less than one tenth of one percent of AGU members have been selected as Fellows each year.

It’s such an honor and a great surprise. While I am the one receiving this honor, it is really a testament to my collaborations with colleagues and students throughout my career

Michael Gooseff (left) with Anthony Bourdain and Byron Adams in the McMurdo Dry Valleys of Antarctica after shooting outreach science discussions for the CNN show Parts Unknown, January 2017.

Gooseff was selected for his exemplary leadership and for advancing our understanding of how a changing climate affects ecosystems and freshwater supply.

Gooseff has conducted field and modeling research studies from Arctic Alaska to Antarctica, including many sites in the intermountain western U.S. He and his students investigate the relationships between earth systems and ecosystems to better understand mechanisms of natural water movement in the environment, particularly the interactions of surface water and groundwater, and the consequences of these physical processes on the transport and fate of solutes such as pollutants and nutrients. Quantifying these linkages directly informs our understanding of water quality and its response to changes within these systems.

Gooseff is a fellow of the Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research and a professor in the Department of Civil Architectural & Environmental Engineering. He is currently the Associate Dean for Research for the College of Engineering and Applied Science, lead principal investigator of the McMurdo Dry Valleys LTER project, and a co-director of the Hydrologic Sciences Graduate Program at ��.

He is a celebrated teacher and effective graduate student advisor and mentor.

In addition to his academic contributions, Gooseff recently chaired the Water Quality Control Commission for the State of Colorado and was a member of the Scientific Advisory Board on Water Body Connectivity for the Environmental Protection Agency.

“It’s such an honor and a great surprise,” said Gooseff. “While I am the one receiving this honor, it is really a testament to my collaborations with colleagues and students throughout my career.”

Gooseff joins a number of AGU Fellows active within INSTAAR, including Robert Anderson, Suzanne Anderson, Diane McKnight, and Gifford Miller. With the rest of the 2024 Fellows, Gooseff will be recognized at AGU’s annual conference in December 2024.

Michael Gooseff has been elected as a Fellow of the American Geophysical Union (AGU). He was selected for his exemplary leadership and for advancing our understanding of how a changing climate affects ecosystems and freshwater supply.

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�� Boulder scientist shows expeditioners untamed Antarctica (Colorado Arts & Sciences Magazine)

Anonymous — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 00:32:47 +0000

�� Boulder scientist shows expeditioners untamed Antarctica (Colorado Arts & Sciences Magazine) Anonymous (not verified) Fri, 02/16/2024 - 17:32

Clint Talbott

When she is in Antarctica, Cassandra Brooks (INSTAAR & ENVS) normally works to expand the frontiers of human knowledge. This month, she returned from a trip not focused on scientific research but on expanding the horizons of eco-tourists.

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Research & Innovation Office announces 2024 Faculty Fellows class (RIO)

Anonymous — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 20:59:08 +0000

Research & Innovation Office announces 2024 Faculty Fellows class (RIO) Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 12/19/2023 - 13:59

Keith Musselman (INSTAAR & Geography) is one 16 �� Boulder faculty members selected by the Research and Innovation Office as their 2024 RIO Faculty Fellows cohort. The program supports faculty in achieving their research/innovation goals and promotes collaboration, all through tailored training, experiential learning and leadership development opportunities. Musselman and his cohort will kick off 2024 with an intensive three-day retreat in January, followed by several more focused retreats and a variety of informal networking activities.

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Contemplating evolution: Why making spaces to be curious was important for this gay scientist (RIO community talk on YouTube)

Anonymous — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 22:21:37 +0000

Contemplating evolution: Why making spaces to be curious was important for this gay scientist (RIO community talk on YouTube) Anonymous (not verified) Fri, 12/15/2023 - 15:21

Scott Taylor (INSTAAR Fellow, EBIO Associate Professor, MRS Director) gave a short TED-style talk at the Boulder Dairy Arts Center on October 18, 2023 as part of the 2023 Faculty Fellows program for �� Boulder's Research & Innovation Office (RIO). In his talk, Scott tells the story of his personal journey to a deeper understanding of his work as a scientist and his own place in the world.

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Katharine Suding recognized as Eminent Ecologist 2023 (Journal of Ecology)

Anonymous — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Katharine Suding recognized as Eminent Ecologist 2023 (Journal of Ecology) Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 11/08/2023 - 00:00

The Journal of Ecology has announced Katharine Suding as their Eminent Ecologist award recipient for 2023. Awards are given to those considered hugely influential within their fields of research and to have made outstanding contributions not just to Journal of Ecology, but to ecology in general. For the award, Suding assembled a virtual journal issue, wrote a blog post, and was interviewed.

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Julia Moriarty named a D.O.E. Early Career Research Program scientist (Colorado Arts & Sciences Magazine)

Anonymous — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Julia Moriarty named a D.O.E. Early Career Research Program scientist (Colorado Arts & Sciences Magazine) Anonymous (not verified) Fri, 09/29/2023 - 00:00

Julia Moriarty (INSTAAR & ATOC) was named a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Early Career Researcher, receiving multiyear funding. The program helps support the next generation of U.S. STEM leaders. She will be working to improve predictability of water quality following floods in coastal urban systems.

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Diane McKnight reflects on the LTER (LTER Network)

Anonymous — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 23:56:29 +0000

Diane McKnight reflects on the LTER (LTER Network) Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 09/28/2023 - 17:56

Diane McKnight has been an integral figure in the Long-Term Ecological Research Program for decades. She was instrumental in launching the McMurdo LTER, spearheaded restructuring network coordination, and served as Chair of the LTER Network Executive Board. She’s mentored dozens of students and developed too many projects to count. The LTER Network Office sat down with Diane to chat about her life in the Network and her dreams for the LTER moving forward.

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Lovenduski named interim director of INSTAAR (RIO)

Anonymous — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 19:12:14 +0000

Lovenduski named interim director of INSTAAR (RIO) Anonymous (not verified) Fri, 09/01/2023 - 13:12

�� Boulder has named Associate Professor of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Nikki Lovenduski interim director of Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research (INSTAAR) effective August 28.

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Albert Kettner steps into INSTAAR acting director role

Anonymous — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 21:52:09 +0000

Albert Kettner steps into INSTAAR acting director role Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 07/18/2023 - 15:52

Albert Kettner

Albert Kettner, associate research professor and associate director of INSTAAR, has stepped into the role of acting director of INSTAAR as of July 10.

Kettner will provide leadership as our previous director, Merritt Turetsky, returns to faculty to focus on her research, teaching, and public engagement.

Turetsky’s dedication and guidance as director of INSTAAR have been instrumental in steering the institute through challenging times, including the unprecedented difficulties posed by the pandemic. Her unwavering commitment to promoting equity and inclusion within the institute has been instrumental in making positive change.

The Research & Innovation Office will be coordinating with INSTAAR leadership to guide the process to appoint an interim and then a permanent director.

Albert Kettner, associate research professor and associate director of INSTAAR, has stepped into the role of acting director of INSTAAR as of July 10.

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Spotlight Faculty Fellow

INSTAAR welcomes a new faculty fellow: Riley Mulhern

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Michael Gooseff elected as an AGU Fellow

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Research & Innovation Office announces 2024 Faculty Fellows class (RIO)

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Contemplating evolution: Why making spaces to be curious was important for this gay scientist (RIO community talk on YouTube)

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Katharine Suding recognized as Eminent Ecologist 2023 (Journal of Ecology)

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Julia Moriarty named a D.O.E. Early Career Research Program scientist (Colorado Arts & Sciences Magazine)

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Diane McKnight reflects on the LTER (LTER Network)

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Lovenduski named interim director of INSTAAR (RIO)

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Albert Kettner steps into INSTAAR acting director role

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�� Boulder scientist shows expeditioners untamed Antarctica (Colorado Arts & Sciences Magazine)