Faculty Profiles

The commitment of Earth Institute donors to our mission and goal of achieving sustainable development allows us to continue to harness the strength of the sciences to develop knowledge, innovations, and solutions to the most challenging global issues. Our researchers, scientists and students are poised to address the planet's most compelling challenges with creativity, energy, and ingenuity. Read below for profiles of projects and faculty members who benefit from donor support and news about recent gifts and grants.

Playing for the Planet

A Distinguished Career: Wally Broecker

Leaders of Distinction: The Lamont Research Professor

Alissa Park ? Lenfest Junior Professor in Applied Climate Science

Klaus S. Lackner ? Director of the Lenfest Center for Sustainable Energy

Ruth DeFries ? Denning Professor of Sustainable Development; Professor of Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology