Spotlight Archives

Below is a chronological listing of past entries featured in our "In The Spotlight" section of the homepage.

January, 2012 - Richard A. Houghton Elected a Fellow of the American Geophysical Union.

January, 2012 - A review in Nature shows Amazon in transition: Understanding the associations between natural variability, climate change, and human influences.

January, 2012 - New report reviews U.S. nitrogen pollution impacts & solutions: Highlights new research, and offers solutions for a nitrogen-soaked world.

January, 2012 - WHRC's 2011 Annual Report: View report and calendar with each month highlighting WHRC scientists and their research plus watch special video interviews.

December, 2011 - An Arctic Solution to Global Warming? Dr. Max Holmes discusses a controversial experiment underway in a remote corner of the Siberian Arctic.

December, 2011 - Building the Global Rivers Observatory: Investigating river chemistry and land-ocean linkages in Earth’s most significant river systems.

November 30, 2011 - Updates from COP17 - The 17th Conference of the Parties took place in Durban, South Africa. WHRC blogged regularly.

October, 2011 - WHRC Workshop in Rwanda: Staff taught methods for biomass estimation and forest cover mapping in the tropics.

September, 2011 - Connecting Wastewater And Climate Change - Drs. Eric Davidson and George Woodwell hold discussion with Falmouth residents.

August, 2011 - Research Experience for Teachers (RET) in Brazil - Local teacher Celeste Cruse travels with WHRC research staff to Mato Grosso, Brazil.

August, 2011 - Studying permafrost thaw and wildfire in Alaska - WHRC Scientist in Alaska to study effects on the global carbon cycle.

July, 2011 - Polaris Project Underway in Siberia - Field Course includes international team of scientists and students.

July 15, 2011 - Scott Goetz Named Deputy Director - Will play important roles for the Center as a member of management committee and key advisor to the director.

July 1, 2011 - R.A. Houghton Named to Woodwell Endowed Chair - Recognizes his scientific accomplishments as well as service to the Center.

June 20, 2011 - Eric Davidson Named WHRC Executive Director - Elected by Center Board of Directors.

June 20, 2011 - New Field Guide for Forest Biomass and Carbon - Outlines best practices for tools and techniques.

June 17, 2011 - COICA, EDF, and WHRC to partner in new effort - Program gives major boost to indigenous-led efforts to combat climate change.

May 25, 2011 - Tracking Ice Break Along the Yukon - WHRC Scientist in Alaska to track discharge levels as part of multiyear study.

May 25, 2011 - Become a part of the WHRC Community - Join us on Facebook and Twitter for the latest news and findings.

May 17, 2011 - Ordway Campus Energy Profile Available Online - Tracks real-time production and consumption.

May 2, 2011 - WHRC now in Northern Forest Phenology Network - Camera provides automated, near-surface remote sensing of trees surrounding Ordway Campus.

April 20, 2011 - New Map Offers Unprecedented Spatial Resolution of 30 M - Profiles Forest Canopy Height and Carbon Stock in Conterminous US.

April 15, 2011 - WHRC Participates in Edinburgh Declaration on Reactive Nitrogen.

March 1, 2011 - New Study Illustrates Shifting Biomes in Alaska - Provides a regional picture of forest productivity shaped by a warming climate.

February 17, 2011 - Spring Newsletter Now Online - Highlights recent research findings and staff additions.

February 17, 2011 - New NASA Publication Profiles WHRC Project.

February 3, 2011 - Losing Open Space in Southern Maine : Project offers insight into land use change challenges and solutions.

January 13, 2011 - Updates from the WHRC Research Expedition to Mato Grosso, Brazil.

January 12, 2011 - Kilaparti Ramakrishna Returns to Woods Hole Research Center from UNEP.

January 11, 2011 - R. A. Houghton to Serve as Acting Director of Woods Hole Research Center.

December 22, 2010 - WHRC featured in Climate Change Studio: Interview features R. A. Houghton and Alessandro Baccini.

December 13, 2010 - Eric Davidson Named to Leadership Positions with the International Nitrogen Initiative.

December 1, 2010 - WHRC Delegation in Cancun: Staff attending COP16 to engage in ongoing discussions and negotiations under the UNFCCC.

November 8, 2010 - Updates from Congo Expedition : WHRC Scientists on 1,500 kilometer journey on rivers and streams in Africa

September 23, 2010 - Woods Hole Research Center Hosting 10 International Scholars for Tropical Forest Mapping and Monitoring Training.

August 31, 2010 - Experimental Fire Offers Insight into Amazon Forests: WHRC and collaborators furthering understanding of fire’s impact on the ecosystem.

July 2, 2010 - International Team of Scientists and Students Departing for Field Course in Russian Arctic.