Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Scientists who study humankind’s longest animal companions will travel to Colgate University for the 2022 Canine Science Conference, Oct. 7–9. 

In the fall of 2017, Colgate Research Associate Dennis Geist noted signs of imminent eruption at the Sierra Negra volcano in the Galápagos Islands. Little did he know at the time that his observations paired with a new volcanic forecasting program would lead to the accurate prediction of the eruption five months in advance.

Computer Science major Shane Knopp ’23, from Palm Beach, Fla., describes his geological research on the Alaskan Subduction Zone.

Colgate Associate Professor of Geography Mike Loranty is one of 33 international experts who reviewed more than 200 recent studies related to how climate change and permafrost are interacting

In the summers of 2019 and 2020, Colgate University professors Krista Ingram and Ahmet Ay set course for Casco Bay, Maine, with student researchers Lauren Horstmyer ’22 and Hailey Orff ’24. Together, they captured thousands of images of harbor seals for SealNet.

Jillian Paulin ’23 studies dark matter at Colgate and has been awarded a scholarship from the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation for her work and her passion for research.

On Friday, April 15, environmentalist, photographer, and climate change expert James Balog P’24 presented on his experiences documenting climate change and the human modification of nature.

The Colgate University Department of Physics has received the Improving Undergraduate Physics Education Award from the American Physical Society

Isabella Morse ’21 has been named a recipient of the Gates Cambridge Scholarship.

At the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, Wash., Amitabha “Guppy” Gupta ’05 translates complex scientific information into clear, engaging, and yes, even fun, content that appeals to diverse audiences across multiple outlets.