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Kate Maher is a Professor of Earth System Science at Stanford University and a Senior Fellow at the Woods Institute for the Environment. Her research focuses on the carbon cycle through various lenses, examining the historical impact of atmospheric carbon dioxide on the evolution of life strategies for sequestering carbon. Using a combination of computer models and both field and laboratory measurements, her work links hydrologic, chemical, and biological processes to better understand the unique processes occurring on Earth. Current projects include soil carbon cycling and water quality related to carbon dioxide removal. Throughout her career, Kate has received several prestigious awards, including the James B. Macelwane Medal from the American Geophysical Union in 2015 and the Allan Cox Medal for Mentoring Undergraduate Research in 2012. She is an active member of numerous committees and boards, contributing her expertise to various academic and research initiatives.
Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Leading research and teaching in Earth System Science.
Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Conducting research and teaching at the university level.
U.S. Geological Survey •
Postdoctoral research in geosciences.
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