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The stewardship of our planet has become a global concern that impacts every citizen in every country. Many elements of its physical and atmospheric environments transcend nation-based boundaries, and the researchers who study these environments must transcend boundaries as well.

Notes from the Field

MIT faculty and students collaborate with Indian researchers to explore tectonic structures in the Himalayas
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From Belgium to the Great Barrier Reef: EAPS Student Brynna Downey models water flow at the Université Catholique de Louvain
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EAPS major Jessica Haskins analyzed dust aerosols at ETH Zürich and gets published
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PhD candidate Ekaterina Bolotskaya applies her expertise in geophysics at Shell Bangalore
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Clues to Microbial Ecosystems and Past Mass Extinctions Events
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Earth, Atmospheric & Planetary Sciences major Ashley Peter studies asteroids in the Canary Islands, Spain
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MISTI helps students explore research opportunities and internships abroad that build skills, deepen cultural understandings, and reveal the power of collaboration.

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  • Participate in a multidisciplinary petrologic study with the goal of deciphering the pressure-temperature evolution of a crustal section and its global geologic implications, in Spain.
  • Conduct a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of power plants in Mexico to gain a better understanding of the impact these facilities have on the environment.
  • Assist with planning a museum exhibit and educational conferences, in Italy.
  • Research supercooled water in order to characterize it and help develop superhydrophobic coatings to prevent icing on airplane wings.
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