The clean energy transition depends on critical raw materials but mining them strains local communities and ecosystems. A new “just-shoring” framework argues supply chains must center justice alongside climate and security goals
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Adrienne is being awarded the 2026 Distinguished Faculty Service Award! From the nomination website, “The Distinguished Faculty Service Award honors a faculty member who has demonstrated a commitment to the campus-community connection through a life of active, unpaid public and community service and the integration of service with research and teaching. This award seeks to honor those faculty who, through their teaching, research, and community engagement, have made significant contributions that extend beyond the classroom or campus.” Congrats to Adrienne on this prestigious award!
Paleoecologist Marti Sorensen analyzes pack rat middens to reconstruct the ecology of NHMU-managed archaeological preserve.
ESS students are conducting exciting research!
Dr. Sherpa is an Earth Scientist joining faculty as an Assistant Professor.
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