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Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County @nhm.org · 29/09/2026

Conservation intern Anjali Sehra spent her summer working with our Mammalogy Research and Collections teams, helping prepare, preserve, document, and digitize specimens. Hear all about the experience with “Curating Curiosity”, courtesy of @uscwrigley.usc.edu. go.nhm.org/curating-cur...

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Dr. Carly Kenkel @drcarl.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

🧪Channeling my critical old lady energy to some purpose - don't come to my house and tell me coral reefs are doing fine! www.latimes.com/opinion/lett...

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Letters to the Editor: In the Great Barrier Reef, coral quantity shouldn’t be mistaken for quality

'A recently burned forest where young trees have regrown is not equivalent to one filled with mature redwoods. The same is true for reefs,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

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USC Wrigley Institute for Environment & Sustainability @uscwrigley.usc.edu · 02/09/2026

This isn’t your typical summer class. 🌊 Applications are now open for the #USCWrigley Maymester! 🌟 Maymester Dates: May 17-June 11, 2027 📍 Location: Wrigley Marine Science Center, Catalina Island 🗓️ Application Deadline: November 2, 2026

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USC Wrigley Institute for Environment & Sustainability @uscwrigley.usc.edu · 20/08/2026

"When I first picked up shells as a child, I simply thought they were beautiful. But now I also see them as tiny time capsules.”⁠ For Earth Sciences PhD student Priyanka Soni, the shells found on Catalina Island’s seafloor preserve thousands of years of history: dornsife.usc.edu/wrigley/2026...

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Mysteries of Dead Shells Beneath Catalina’s Coves - Wrigley Institute for Environment and Sustainability

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USC Annenberg Center for Climate Journalism and Communication @uscclimate.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

🌎 The USC Trojan Sustainability Network, in partnership with the USC Career Center, is proud to announce TSN Office Hours - a new event series designed to connect the Trojan community with sustainability professionals! The first event is scheduled on Wed, 9/2. Register today: lnkd.in/ePCD9iMW

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Stefani Cox @stefanicox.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Honored to have my story "Fyrewall" cited in Akhim Alexis' thoughtful article and research on climate futurisms in L.A. and the Caribbean ☀️ And very glad to see the visionary @nalohop.bsky.social's work there as well! @uscwrigley.usc.edu

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Imagining Otherwise: Reading and Writing for a Livable Future and Reimagining the Caribbean Climate Catastrophe through Short Fiction - Wrigley Institute for Environment and Sustainability

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USC Wrigley Institute for Environment & Sustainability @uscwrigley.usc.edu · 07/08/2026

Perfect training opportunity for an early-career scientists who are pursuing work that advances environmental public health, environmental justice, or ecosystem/climate health & justice. Application deadline: October 1. Learn more about the fellowship and apply at: agentsofchangeinej.org/apply/

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USC Wrigley Institute for Environment & Sustainability @uscwrigley.usc.edu · 02/07/2026

Congratulations to our 2026-2028 cohort of Faculty Innovation Award winners! The awards, worth up to $50,000 each, support original, solutions-focused environmental and sustainability research by @usc.edu faculty from any discipline. Read more: dornsife.usc.edu/wrigley/2026...

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Wrigley Institute names 2026 Faculty Innovation Award winners - Wrigley Institute for Environment and Sustainability

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USC Wrigley Institute for Environment & Sustainability @uscwrigley.usc.edu · 01/07/2026

Fighting back against misinformation about climate change is possible, though not always easy. #USCWrigley Director and psychologist @joearvai.org shares some ways we can counter it. Read more: theconversation.com/longtime-exx...

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USC Wrigley Institute for Environment & Sustainability @uscwrigley.usc.edu · 08/06/2026

This protected marine area, located just offshore from the Wrigley Marine Science Center, serves as a living laboratory where researchers and students work and learn together while advancing our understanding of ocean ecosystems. (2/2) Learn more: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/7f4b...

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Blue Cavern State Marine Conservation Area Hope Spot

Today, the island is surrounded by nine marine protected areas, two of which are the Blue Cavern Onshore and Offshore State Marine Conservation Areas. These areas work in tandem to safeguard 10 square...

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USC Wrigley Institute for Environment & Sustainability @uscwrigley.usc.edu · 08/06/2026

Happy #WorldOceanDay! While we celebrate today, our connection to the ocean is something we uplift all year long. At the Wrigley Institute, we're especially grateful for the Blue Cavern State Marine Conservation Area. (1/2)

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Joe Árvai @joearvai.org · 08/06/2026

At @uscwrigley.usc.edu, every day is #WorldOceanDay. We're tackling the planet’s most pressing environmental challenges. We're bringing science to society to drive change. And, we're training the next generation of environmental leaders. Visit us online or in person to learn more.

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USC Wrigley Institute for Environment & Sustainability @uscwrigley.usc.edu · 04/06/2026

Our 2026 #USCWrigley Graduate Fellows are off to continue their research! These @dornsife.usc.edu PhD students are tackling environmental and sustainability questions from every angle. Stay tuned as we spotlight their stories all summer long!

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USC Wrigley Institute for Environment & Sustainability @uscwrigley.usc.edu · 01/06/2026

Congrats to faculty affiliates Karen Lloyd and Carly Kenkel for being named among the 5 USC Dornsife scholars recognized as 2025 Communicators of the Year! We celebrate their exceptional efforts to help the public understand important issues that shape our world. dornsife.usc.edu/news/stories...

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USC Dornsife honors 2025 Communicators of the Year

5 USC Dornsife scholars — including faculty members and a PhD candidate — recognized for exceptional public engagement

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SETI Institute @setiinstitute.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Dr. Madelyne Willis is a microbial ecologist with extensive field experience, including multiple deployments to the Arctic and Antarctic. Her research has focused on identifying metabolic activity in bacterial cells in glacial ice and other cold environments. 🧪 🔭 👩‍🔬 #Astrobiology #NotJustAliens

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USC Wrigley Institute for Environment & Sustainability @uscwrigley.usc.edu · 18/05/2026

Don't miss your opportunity to apply for up for $50,000 in research funds (plus up to $10,000 in facility credit for projects at the Wrigley Marine Science Center). Learn more: dornsife.usc.edu/wrigley/rese...

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USC Wrigley Institute for Environment & Sustainability @uscwrigley.usc.edu · 18/05/2026

We especially welcome proposals that use the facilities and resources at the Wrigley Marine Science Center, align with our Climate and Carbon Management Initiative, or focus on the theme of Sustainable Built and Natural Environments.

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USC Wrigley Institute for Environment & Sustainability @uscwrigley.usc.edu · 30/04/2026

NOW OPEN: The Wrigley Institute Faculty Innovation Awards each provide up to $50,000 in support of USC faculty research that improves our knowledge about, or offers solutions for, global environmental and sustainability challenges. Proposals are due by May 29: dornsife.usc.edu/wrigley/rese...

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USC Wrigley Institute for Environment & Sustainability @uscwrigley.usc.edu · 22/04/2026

This Earth Day, we celebrate students like Matt Luna '26 who are building the skills to tackle real environmental challenges and create meaningful change today and in the future. 🌎🌱 Watch: youtu.be/YOKvj0siucE?...

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Hope in Action: Finding Community Through Immersive Learning

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USC Wrigley Institute for Environment & Sustainability @uscwrigley.usc.edu · 07/04/2026

In celebration of #EarthMonth, the USC Wrigley Institute and the USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future are hosting the annual Climate Forward Conference on April 15, featuring a series of conversations around advancing climate change issues. RSVP: calendar.usc.edu/event/climat...

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USC Wrigley Institute for Environment & Sustainability @uscwrigley.usc.edu · 16/03/2026

Before the Wrigley Marine Science center stood at Big Fisherman Cove, botanist Luella Blanche Trask was already studying Catalina Island’s unique ecosystems. This #WomensHistoryMonth, we’re uplifting her story: youtube.com/shorts/I3RCQ...

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Luella Blanche Trask: The hidden history of Catalina Island's traveling botanist 🌿

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USC Wrigley Institute for Environment & Sustainability @uscwrigley.usc.edu · 04/03/2026

Join us for a seminar on the intersection of environmental psychology, communication, and carbon removal technology with #USCWrigley Climate and Carbon Management Initiative researchers Samantha Mertens and Amanda Molder: calendar.usc.edu/event/semina...

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USC Wrigley Institute for Environment & Sustainability @uscwrigley.usc.edu · 25/02/2026

Spend a month exploring sustainability topics in the humanities or sciences with #Julymester at the Wrigley Marine Science Center! ⁠Attend a virtual information session on March 4 at 2PM to learn more. ⬇️ RSVP: usc.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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USC Wrigley Institute for Environment & Sustainability @uscwrigley.usc.edu · 09/02/2026

📣 Open to ALL @usc.edu students! Spend spring break exploring Catalina Island and learning more about the Wrigley Marine Science Center from Wednesday, March 18–Friday, March 20. Apply by Friday, February 27, 2026: dornsife.usc.edu/wrigley/educ...

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USC Wrigley Institute for Environment & Sustainability @uscwrigley.usc.edu · 04/02/2026

Are you a @usc.edu undergraduate student looking to explore the fields of marine biology or environmental science? We've got just the workshop for you! Join us at the Wrigley Marine Science Center for a Marine Ecology & Oceanography Weekend Workshop: dornsife.usc.edu/wrigley/educ...

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Corey Garza @profcgarza.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Wrapped up good last couple of days of mapping the intertidal @uscwrigley.usc.edu with our drone. Back to Seattle tomorrow.

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Aerial view of the intertidal as seen from a drone.

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Corey Garza @profcgarza.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Coming in for another happy landing on Catalina Island after our first day of drone mapping. Back at it tomorrow. @uscwrigley.usc.edu @uwsafs.bsky.social @uwmarinebiology.bsky.social @uwenvironment.bsky.social #catalinaisland #drone #drones

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USC Wrigley Institute for Environment & Sustainability @uscwrigley.usc.edu · 02/02/2026

On #WorldWetlandsDay, we’re celebrating their role as powerful blue carbon ecosystems. Research supported by #USCWrigley at Upper Newport Bay shows how rising sea levels could disrupt the processes that store carbon, highlighting why wetland conservation is crucial: dornsife.usc.edu/wrigley/2024...

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'Blue carbon' capture threatened by sea level rise in California

USC researchers are studying salt marshes in Upper Newport Bay, CA, to determine how sea level rise threatens the storage of "blue carbon."

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USC Wrigley Institute for Environment & Sustainability @uscwrigley.usc.edu · 28/01/2026

Can past extinctions inform how we manage the effects of climate change today? We'll explore this question and more at the Darwin Day: Modern Perspectives on Evolution and Extinction symposium on Feb. 12 at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. RSVP: tickets.nhmlac.org/events/527/d...

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Holly Bik @hollybik.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

LAST CALL for applications to the @uscwrigley.usc.edu Storymakers program!! Applications close on Saturday Feb 1

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USC Wrigley Institute for Environment & Sustainability @uscwrigley.usc.edu · 21/01/2026

Addressing the most pressing issues of our time, from climate change to pandemics, isn’t just a policy challenge – it’s a psychological one. Join us for a conversation on how we can recognize these barriers and move past them. 🔗 Event details: calendar.usc.edu/event/as-the...

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Holly Bik @hollybik.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Are you a mid-career researcher with a passion for storytelling or #SciComm? If so, you must apply to the @uscwrigley.usc.edu Storymakers program! This event is the professional equivalent of a yoga retreat - introspective and transformative. Apps close Feb 1st - dornsife.usc.edu/wrigley/enga...

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Storymakers Program - Wrigley Institute for Environment and Sustainability

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USC Wrigley Institute for Environment & Sustainability @uscwrigley.usc.edu · 07/01/2026

We’re keeping our 2025 Wildfire Guide updated with authoritative research and resources. Bookmark it for ongoing help understanding wildfire impacts and making informed decisions about recovery: bit.ly/wies-wildfir...

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A Guide to the January 2025 L.A. Wildfires

A guide to the January 2025 L.A. wildfires: experts explain why the fires were so extreme, California's insurance challenges, and more.

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USC Wrigley Institute for Environment & Sustainability @uscwrigley.usc.edu · 07/01/2026

As we mark the one-year anniversary of the Eaton and Pacific Palisades wildfires, our hearts are with everyone who is still recovering. And we remain committed to advancing science-based solutions for wildfire prevention, preparedness, and recovery.

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USC Wrigley Institute for Environment & Sustainability @uscwrigley.usc.edu · 31/12/2025

As 2025 comes to a close, we look back – and ahead – with hope. Check out some of our biggest milestones from the year, made possible by our community of students, scholars, and staff. 💚 dornsife.usc.edu/wrigley/2025...

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Building Hope: 2025 at the Wrigley Institute - Wrigley Institute for Environment and Sustainability

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USC Wrigley Institute for Environment & Sustainability @uscwrigley.usc.edu · 17/12/2025

Congratulations to our 2026 cohort of Wrigley Institute Graduate Fellows! 🎉 This year’s fellows are Ph.D. students from across @dornsife.usc.edu, all tackling environmental & sustainability questions through the lens of their particular field. Meet the Fellows: dornsife.usc.edu/wrigley/2025...

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USC Wrigley Institute for Environment & Sustainability @uscwrigley.usc.edu · 15/12/2025

What if the past holds clues for a more sustainable future? A new Wrigley Institute-funded initiative, Extinction Insights for a Sustainable Tomorrow (EXIST), studies past mass extinctions for lessons to help manage climate change today. bit.ly/wies-exist-s...

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How past mass extinctions can help us manage climate change

By studying ancient mass extinctions caused by climate change, we can glean lessons for reducing the effects of climate change today.

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USC Wrigley Institute for Environment & Sustainability @uscwrigley.usc.edu · 02/12/2025

Thanks to supporters like you, we’re turning science into real-world solutions. This #GivingTuesday, please consider making a gift to help us continue this good work. You can help local communities by supporting research like Cat's: bit.ly/SUPPORTWIES

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USC Event

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USC Wrigley Institute for Environment & Sustainability @uscwrigley.usc.edu · 02/12/2025

At the Wrigley Institute, we're committed to building a more sustainable future for our planet and all who live on it. That includes empowering researchers like Cat Odendahl, who is testing for lead contamination after the Pacific Palisades and Eaton wildfires: dornsife.usc.edu/wrigley/2025...

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USC Wrigley Institute for Environment & Sustainability @uscwrigley.usc.edu · 01/12/2025

🌎 GIVE TODAY PROTECT TOMORROW Your support is more important than ever. You can help protect our oceans by supporting research like Bernie's: bit.ly/SUPPORTWIES

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USC Wrigley Institute for Environment & Sustainability @uscwrigley.usc.edu · 01/12/2025

Bernie Tolentino's path into marine research wasn’t always obvious, but a deep curiosity about the natural world - and a love for the ocean - kept pulling her forward. Learn about Bernie's story: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Abh0...

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Beneath the Surface: Saving our Oceans, One Kelp Forest at a Time

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USC Wrigley Institute for Environment & Sustainability @uscwrigley.usc.edu · 20/11/2025

PVC, the third most mass-produced plastic in the world, is tough to recycle. But Tyeshia Sapp, 2025 #USCWrigley Graduate Fellow, is making it easier. Learn about how she's finding ways to make useful products from waste PVC: dornsife.usc.edu/wrigley/2025...

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Life with plastic? It’s not that fantastic. - Wrigley Institute for Environment and Sustainability

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USC Wrigley Institute for Environment & Sustainability @uscwrigley.usc.edu · 17/11/2025

Last April, we received a $4 million gift from Ballmer Group to seed a new initiative on climate & carbon management. The initiative has grown to encompass 10 research projects run by 17 faculty & postdoctoral scholars. Learn more about our postdoctoral scholars: dornsife.usc.edu/wrigley/2025...

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"Critical, timely, and necessary": New Wrigley Institute postdocs collaborate on climate and carbon solutions - Wrigley Institute for Environment and Sustainability

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USC Wrigley Institute for Environment & Sustainability @uscwrigley.usc.edu · 03/11/2025

⏰ We're one week away from our priority deadline for our 2026 Maymester on Catalina Island. Open to all USC undergraduate majors, with courses in the sciences and the humanities. Program Dates: May 18-June 12, 2026 Priority Application Deadline: Nov. 10, 2025 dornsife.usc.edu/wrigley/educ...

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USC Wrigley Institute for Environment & Sustainability @uscwrigley.usc.edu · 29/10/2025

Join the USC Environmental Studies Program from 4-5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 3 for a panel discussion about environmental careers. All majors are welcome to attend. Cookies provided for in-person attendees! 🍪

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USC Wrigley Institute for Environment & Sustainability @uscwrigley.usc.edu · 28/10/2025

📣 Applications are NOW OPEN for the Wrigley Institute Graduate Fellowship, which provides professional development & research funding for @dornsife.usc.edu Ph.D. students whose research intersects with environmental or sustainability themes. Apply by Monday, Nov. 21: dornsife.usc.edu/wrigley/rese...

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USC Wrigley Institute for Environment & Sustainability @uscwrigley.usc.edu · 23/10/2025

USC Center for Excellence in Teaching is hosting the Fall Faculty Showcase on Experiential Learning on Oct. 27 at 10am! Hear from #USCWrigley's Hannah Maryanski Kiszla & Sean Fraga about designing unique applied learning opportunities at the Wrigley Marine Science Center: cet.usc.edu/event/fall-f...

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Fall Faculty Showcase on Experiential Learning - USC Center for Excellence in Teaching

Looking to make your courses more engaging, hands-on, and impactful? Experiential learning—learning by doing— invites students to apply ideas in real-world contexts, deepening their understanding and ...

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