Remote sensing is a powerful tool — it can be used to map the topography of the ocean floor, track the ash plume of an erupting volcano, or understand drought patterns on tribal lands. As the technology becomes easier for…
Dr. Juan Torres-Perez is a coral reef biologist working for BAERI at NASA Ames Research Center. Originally from Puerto Rico, he works at the intersection of coral reef biology, remote sensing, education, and citizen science. “I have five proposals out…
As complex as they are, climate models do an impressively good job at modeling the Earth’s past, present, and future climate. The first climate model was developed over 50 years ago. Since then, modeling accuracy has significantly improved, thanks to the work of scientists…
Emily Schaller received the NASA Public Service Award at the 2019 NASA Honor Awards ceremony, held at NASA Ames Research Center, September 26, 2019. Presenting the award is (left) Mr. Clayton Turner, Deputy Director of NASA Langley Research Center, and…
Senior Research Scientist, Dr. Susan Kulawik, and SARP Program Manager, Dr. Emily Schaller, are the recipients of 2019 NASA Honor Awards for Exceptional Public Achievement and Exceptional Public Service, respectively. Dr. Kulawik Dr. Kulawik, a researcher in the Atmospheric Science…
Sreeja Nag is a Senior Research Scientist at the Bay Area Environmental Research Institute, NASA Ames Research Center. Her research focuses on how clusters of spacecraft may autonomously ‘talk’ and move while in orbit to make more accurate observations and…
Dr. Pistone is a climate and atmospheric scientist, working for BAERI at NASA Ames Research Center. Her research examines aerosol-cloud interactions, air pollution, and she conducts science communication and outreach. Dr. Pistone was part of the recent NASA Earth Venture…
We’re excited to debut a new feature to our website, “The Women of BAERI.” In promoting STEM education to all young students, women in science and engineering are the best examples of inspiration and motivation for girls and young women…
Alan Li and Jarrett van den Bergh attended the National Convention for State Legislators (NCSL) held in Los Angeles, CA, July 30 – August 2, 2018. Li and van den Bergh presented their work on the NASA NeMO-Net project, a…
BAER Institute Research Scientist Darlene Lim has appeared in a number of articles about her work with NASA related to for future missions to Mars and other planets. Kilauea Eruptions and BASALT Dr. Lim, a geobiologist working with the Planetary…