Old Dominion University Ocean & Earth Sciences Department

Old Dominion University Ocean & Earth Sciences Department With curiosity, creativity, scholarship, & respect as pillars, we teach scientists to make impacts.

Stop by our undergrad student spotlight board to see this months posters. Zara MaCaulay's poster on methane concentratio...
05/14/2026

Stop by our undergrad student spotlight board to see this months posters. Zara MaCaulay's poster on methane concentrations in residential floodwaters will be an interesting read. Please come take a peak at her great work!

🌍 Earth Day 2026: A Huge Success! 🌱What an incredible celebration of Planet vs. Plastics! This past weekend, our Earth D...
04/27/2026

🌍 Earth Day 2026: A Huge Success! 🌱
What an incredible celebration of Planet vs. Plastics! This past weekend, our Earth Day event brought together students, faculty, staff, community partners, and families for a day full of learning, discovery, and fun. 🌊🔬
From engaging booths and hands‑on demonstrations to inspiring planetarium shows, the energy and enthusiasm reminded us how powerful science outreach can be. Thank you to everyone who helped organize, participate, and show up to support a more sustainable future. 💚
Together, we’re making a difference—one conversation, one experiment, and one community event at a time. ♻️✨

🎉 Student Research Spotlight! 🎉Congratulations to OES Ph.D. students Moira Taylor and Nathaniel Maynard on their recent ...
04/27/2026

🎉 Student Research Spotlight! 🎉
Congratulations to OES Ph.D. students Moira Taylor and Nathaniel Maynard on their recent publication in JGR: Biogeosciences! Their research explores nutrient budgets by pairing submarine groundwater and porewater exchange with subsurface production and consumption rates, advancing our understanding of coastal systems in Peconic Bay (NY) and the Virginia Eastern Shore. 🌊🔬
📄 Read the publication:
https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1029/2025JG009484
Or by visiting our website ODU.EDU/OES
👏 Join us in celebrating the impactful work of our OES graduate students!

🎓✨ Knowledge, Creativity & Research on Display! ✨🎓Our students recently participated in the annual ODU Undergraduate & G...
04/24/2026

🎓✨ Knowledge, Creativity & Research on Display! ✨🎓
Our students recently participated in the annual ODU Undergraduate & Graduate Knowledge & Creativity Expo, showcasing their research and creative work through poster presentations. This campus-wide symposium highlights the incredible scholarship and innovation happening at Old Dominion University.
📸 Swipe to see action shots from the event as students shared their work and engaged with the ODU community!
🔗 Learn more about the Expo here: https://www.odu.edu/knowledge-creativity-expo

🌊🐬 Eastern Shore Field Day with Our Undergrads! 🐚☀️We took the EOS undergrad club out to the Eastern Shore for a hands‑o...
04/20/2026

🌊🐬 Eastern Shore Field Day with Our Undergrads! 🐚☀️
We took the EOS undergrad club out to the Eastern Shore for a hands‑on day of coastal exploration. From shell collecting and snorkeling in the shallow waters behind Cobb Island to the unexpected bonus of spotting a pod of dolphins 🐬—it was an unforgettable experience learning in the field together.
Huge thanks to our amazing undergrad and grad students for a fantastic day on the shore!

🌊 OES Spring Seminar 🌍Join us for a timely and important seminar with Dr. Andra Garner exploring how global sea level pr...
04/07/2026

🌊 OES Spring Seminar 🌍
Join us for a timely and important seminar with Dr. Andra Garner exploring how global sea level projections—and their uncertainties—have evolved over the past four decades.
📅 Thursday, April 9
⏰ 3:00–4:00 PM
📍 Oceanography/Physics Building, Room 200
💻 Zoom option available (email [email protected] for the link)
🧠 Seminar Title:
Evolution of Global Sea Level Projections and Their Uncertainty
This talk examines global sea-level rise projections from 1982–2025, including trends in uncertainty, IPCC AR6 low‑confidence scenarios, modeling differences, and global patterns in research and funding.
🎓 Open to students, faculty, and all who are interested—spread the word and join us!
🌎

🪨 Real‑world geology in the classroom! 🌍Our MINS 315: Minerals and Rocks students recently welcomed Rob Lanham from the ...
04/07/2026

🪨 Real‑world geology in the classroom! 🌍
Our MINS 315: Minerals and Rocks students recently welcomed Rob Lanham from the Virginia Conservation & Technology Authority (VCTA) as a guest speaker. He shared insights into Virginia’s mineral and mining industry, along with valuable information about internship and job opportunities for geology and environmental science students.
The visit sparked great discussion and curiosity—students asked thoughtful questions and gained a deeper look at career paths in the field. Thanks to Rob and VCTA for connecting industry and education!

🌟 Inspiring Future Scientists! 🌟Members of the Mulholland Lab (Alyssa & Tej) were excited to represent OES at the James ...
04/02/2026

🌟 Inspiring Future Scientists! 🌟
Members of the Mulholland Lab (Alyssa & Tej) were excited to represent OES at the James Blair Middle School Career Fair today! With over 700 middle school students in attendance, it was an incredible opportunity to share pathways in science and spark curiosity about research and careers in STEM.
Thank you to James Blair MS for hosting such an engaging event! 👩‍🔬🧑‍🔬

Our undergraduate club has a blasted at admitted student's day where they got to share everything they love about and ...
03/31/2026

Our undergraduate club has a blasted at admitted student's day where they got to share everything they love about and OES!

As part of our NOAA MERHAB project, Dr. MARGARET MULHOLLAND and her collaborators are working to develop an early detect...
03/09/2026

As part of our NOAA MERHAB project, Dr. MARGARET MULHOLLAND and her collaborators are working to develop an early detection and warning system for harmful algal blooms (HABs) in the Mid-Atlantic. By engaging citizen scientists to help deploy a network of low-cost imaging tools, called PlanktoScopes, to monitor microscopic algae in the Chesapeake Bay and nearby coastal waters, this work aims to fill gaps in existing observations.

The project also integrates observations with modeling to provide more rapid detection and track the movement of harmful algal blooms. By combining information from PlanktoScopes, satellites, and models, the team is working to develop HABs forecasts that can prepare and support communities impacted by harmful algal blooms.
Learn More: https://bit.ly/40hATNP

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