Climate and Ecosystem Science

Researchers are coming together under one roof with interdisciplinary expertise and advanced tools to act on pressing problems and benefit society

A changing planet transforms the life within it. That life, in turn, transforms the planet. Case Western Reserve researchers are studying the relationships from every angle

This story is the first in a series introducing the research, people and building that will define Case Western Reserve’s next chapter of discovery. Over the coming weeks, we’ll go inside each of the seven research clusters and the resources that make the work possible.Editor's note: This story was…

Case Western Reserve University-led study with Ohio State University and DOE Joint Genome Institute reveals how often microbes trade genes—and what it means for climate change

Environmental engineer Bridget Hegarty to focus on improving water quality; computer scientist An Wang to improve model training for artificial intelligenceTwo Case Western Reserve University engineering faculty members have been awarded U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Faculty Early Career…

Across disciplines at Case Western Reserve University, graduate students benefit from faculty who do more than teach—they mentor, challenge, and champion students’ success. Whether through patient guidance, thought-provoking lectures, or one-on-one encouragement, these faculty members are shaping…

Dr. Bridget Hegarty was recently awarded an NSF CAREER award for her project entitled: "CAREER: Designing safe and effective phage cocktails for precise microbial control in water systems". Growth of unwanted bacteria in US water systems is estimated to cost over $7 billion each year. Her project…

From laboratory spaces to clinical settings and even in villages as far away as Nairobi, Kenya, Case Western Reserve University’s many women in science are breaking boundaries in their fields.But their efforts aren’t only revolutionizing such feats as how we store energy, treat water sources or…

Late last year, Environmental Science and Technology, a premier journal for environmental research, awarded Huichun (Judy) Zhang, the Frank H. Neff Professor in Civil Engineering, a best paper honor for her work, “Machine Learning: New Ideas and Tools in Environmental Science and Engineering.”…

Just a few miles from campus is Lake Erie—the source of Cleveland’s drinking water, a prime spot for outdoor activity and, at Case Western Reserve, a hotbed for research.Huichun (Judy) Zhang, the Frank H. Neff Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Case School of Engineering,…