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CESD research is divided into 6 major focus areas: Climate and Atmospheric Dynamics, Carbon Management, Environmental Biology, Environmental Resilience, and Water Security.

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Our work is strengthened by a diverse array of scientific expertise, facilities, and custom-fabricated technologies. These enable scientific innovation and cutting-edge research, which CESD scientists share with the world through their publications.