Graduate Program in Land and Atmospheric Science

A photo of sun rays shining through mist and trees as seen from a hot air balloon; photo by Steve Lacy
Caroline Pierce testing peatland soil for mercury
Jared Spackman and Fabian pouring soil into a bag in a cornfield
Birds-eye view of the St. Paul campus water tower surrounded by classroom buildings

News

  • SWAC honored at 2025 CFANS Collegiate Awards Event

    May 6, 2025

    Congratulations to the SWAC Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee and Associate Extension Professor Anna Cates on their CFANS collegiate awards!

  • Brewing Connections

    April 10, 2025

    For LAAS PhD student Azucena Sierra Garcia, a cup of coffee is more than just a delicious morning beverage- it’s the catalyst for imagining a future in which coffee cultivation is increasingly rooted in sustainability and empowering small farmers using traditional growing methods.

  • Navigating the Misuse of Rigorous Research: Response, Reflections, Resources

    March 11, 2025

    After having her master's thesis misused in the name of climate change denial, LAAS PhD candidate Julia Andreasen used the experience to write an article advocating for how scientists can better defend the rigor of their research against intentional misinformation.