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Patricia Hutton at the summit of Mt. Washington

Research Above the Clouds

Meteorology major’s internship landed her atop the summit of Mount Washington, “Home of the World’s Worst Weather.”
Lake Ontario research boat

Restoring the Great Lakes

A 15-year-long monitoring program offers students and faculty the opportunity to take part in research to protect and improve the health of the Great Lakes.
Hutton poses inside a NASA aircraft as part of summer internship program

Flying with NASA

Patricia Hutton spent her summer internship collecting data while aboard a NASA aircraft. 

“Passion Fuels Passion”

Buffalo-area meteorologist credits her professors for instilling the love of weather that is at the core of her success.

Launching into Graduate School

Undergraduate research experience paves the way for geology alum’s grad school success.

Put the Stone in Capstone

Undergraduate research experience paves the way for geology alum’s grad school success.
Meteorology students use state-of-the-art equipment to build customized weather forecasts for Brockport Athletics.

Golden Eagle Forecast Provides Customized Weather Reports for Athletics

Meteorology students use their skills to provide a unique advantage to athletic teams.

Geology Students Present Research in New Orleans

Five geology seniors from the Department of Earth Sciences presented their studies at American Geophysical Union (AGU) annual meeting in New Orleans, LA where they interacted with researchers and professionals from all over the world.
Reilly Blocho (GEL '19) on an outcrop of the Marcellus Shale near Utica, NY

Two Science Alums Publish Paper With Professor on the Marcellus Shale

The trio of Reilly Blocho ’19, Dr. Richard Smith ’07, and Dr. Mark Noll (Professor of Geology), published a paper on the depositional environment and origin of organic matter in the Marcellus Shale.
Aerial photo of Alaska

A Day in the Life of a Teacher in Alaska

Alum Kyle Russell launched his career as a student teacher above the Arctic Circle, where he embraced the quirks of an Alaskan lifestyle.