Earth Science Division
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NASA
Mapping Earth’s Observations, featuring Betsy Ford
NASA’s Earth-observing satellites track an enormous range of phenomena: how aerosols move through the atmosphere, how moisture descends through soil, how land-cover shifts over decades. It’s some of the most consequential data NASA produces, informing science, policy, agriculture, and climate research around the world. As NASA’s Earth Science Division (ESD) manages this vast portfolio, they operate within an environment marked…
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After Storied 34 Year Career, Steve Platnick Retires from NASA
Dr. Steven “Steve” Platnick stepped down from his role at NASA on August 8, 2025, after more than three decades of public service. Steve began his career at NASA as a physical scientist at Goddard Space Flight Center in 2002. He moved to the Earth Science Division in 2009, where he has served in various senior management roles, including as the…
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Trena Ferrell Inspires Through Science and Education
Name: Trena Ferrell Title: Education and Public Outreach Lead for the Earth Science Division Formal Job Classification: Environmental Scientist Organization: Earth Science Division, Earth Science Directorate (Code 610) What do you do and what is most interesting about your role here at Goddard? I interface with the public and educational institutions to share all the great research that our scientists…
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NASA Helps Build New Federal Sea Level Rise Website
Designed to be user-friendly, the resource contains the latest sea level data, explainers, and other information from several U.S. agencies. The U.S. Interagency Task Force on Sea Level Change launched the U.S. Sea Level Change website on Monday, Sept. 23. Designed to help communities prepare for rising seas, the site features the latest science on changing sea levels, details about…
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