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Science to Sustain the Planet

For more than 60 years, Lamont-Doherty has been a driving
force behind important breakthroughs in earth and environmental sciences. From the evolution of the planet to the causes and
impacts of climate change to natural disaster mitigation,
researchers at Lamont-Doherty help answer some of the
fundamental questions of our time.

No other research institution studies the Earth in quite the same
way as the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory. Our scientists
work across many disciplines to form the broadest possible view
of the planet and to understand the dynamic processes that
shape the ever-changing natural world.

Our commitment to expanding knowledge about the Earth
also extends to educating the next generation of scientists.
Researchers and faculty at the Observatory mentor some of
the most talented graduate students from around the world and participate in outreach projects with local elementary and high schools.

At the Forefront of Discovery

The Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory was the first to:

    * Provide definitive evidence to support the theory of plate tectonics and continental drift
    * Explain the role of large-scale ocean circulation systems in abrupt climate change
    * Systematically study and create a global topographic map of the oceans
    * Predict extreme weather associated with an El Niño event
    * Detect and monitor nuclear explosions using seismometers as part of the
      Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty

In addition, Lamont-Doherty contributed seminal work to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change that
shared the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize with former Vice President Al Gore.

Why Your Gift Matters

Private support is critical to Lamont-Doherty's long-term success. It allows us to attract and retain the brightest minds
in the field, to invest in state-of-the-art instruments and facilities, and to provide seed money for visionary research projects.

Your gift to Lamont-Doherty is truly an investment in the future. With partners like you, we will continue to advance
the field of scientific exploration and to attain the fundamental knowledge that will be needed to sustain our planet.

For a list of the Observatory’s funding priorities, please click here.
If you would like to speak to a member of the development team, please call 845-354-8585.