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At the Earth and Planets Laboratory, we work at the frontier of human knowledge. We discover new worlds, create new materials, illuminate the inner workings of our planet, and seek to understand the universe that is our home. In 2020 we merged the Department of Terrestrial Magnetism (est.1904) and the Geophysical Lab (est.1905) to create a new multidisciplinary department. By combining a century of scientific trailblazing, we are better suited than ever to collaborate, discover, and innovate.
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Postdoc Spotlight: Tara Shreve watches volcanos from space
Tara Shreve is a volcano geodesist who joined the Carnegie Earth and Planets Laboratory as a postdoctoral fellow in January 2021.
Anne Pommier puts an electrifying spin on materials under pressure
In July 2021, Anne Pommier joined the Carnegie Science Earth and Planets Laboratory campus as a Staff Scientist, and she brought her specialized high-pressure lab with her!
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