Reflections from the Heat Hub’s 2025 Climate Science and Policy Graduates

Written by: Hale Brown and Pete Polonsky This academic year, the SoCal Heat Hub was proud to yet again work with two graduate students from the Masters of Advanced Studies (MAS) in Climate Science and Policy (CSP) program here at Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO). These students, Pete Polonsky and Hale Brown, worked closely with Heat Hub scientist advisors to … Read More

Climate Science and Policy Graduate Students Conduct Heat Hub Research

Written by: Kaitlyn Nichols and Ian Campbell June 12, 2024, was the culmination of a year of hard work for the most recent cohort of students in the Masters of Advanced Studies (MAS) in Climate Science and Policy (CSP) program. Students gathered at Scripps Seaside Forum with their colleagues, friends, and families to present on their capstone research projects. As … Read More

Connecting Heat Hub Science with K-12 Education

Written by: Nicole Fassina Education plays a pivotal role in tackling issues related to climate change by educating young students and empowering them to engage actively in advocating for environmental justice. Education not only imparts knowledge, but also possesses the transformative power to shape attitudes and behaviors, empowering students to have agency over their personal growth and societal impact. Understanding … Read More

Exploring the Connection Between Extreme Heat and Housing Insecurity in San Diego County

Written by: Nicole Fassina Extreme Heat and Housing Insecurity  Heat waves are extreme weather events characterized by long periods of high temperatures. Due to their climate-change driven frequency and severity in recent years, these natural phenomena have garnered increasing attention. While heat waves impact various regions across the globe, their relevance in San Diego County cannot be overlooked. San Diego … Read More