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Department of Earth Sciences

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The Secrets That 180,000 Years of Arctic Sediment Can Reveal

The Arctic region is particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, with melting ice sheets having far-reaching consequences. Allyson Tessin, Ph.D., assistant professor in ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï’s Department of Earth Sciences, is conducting a study that seeks to shed light on the complex interactions between ice sheets, oceanic ecosystems and global climate patterns.

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Students testing the levels of the water table at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï at Stark

IN A FLASH: Leveling Up

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State at Stark offers unique learning experiences for students.

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Drone footage shows the freight train derailment, Feb. 6, 2023, in East Palestine, Ohio. (Photo courtesy of Ntsbgov/via Reuters)

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Experts Weigh in on Aftermath of East Palestine Train Derailment

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï faculty members have been contacted by various media outlets to lend their expert opinions and insight as cleanup work, air monitoring, water testing and more continues following the Feb. 3 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

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Derailed Norfolk Southern rail cars in East Palestine, Ohio.

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Researcher Reviews East Palestine Cleanup

On Feb. 3 in East Palestine, Ohio, dozens of Norfolk Southern rail cars derailed, 11 of which contained hazardous materials. In an effort to start repairing the situation, Arcadis, an international company hired by the railroad company, has developed a plan to clean the air, ground and water in the village. Kuldeep Singh, Ph.D., assistant professor in ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State’s Department of Earth Sciences, reviews the cleanup plan.

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