The Science for the Public 2018 Science Lectures at MIT
April 24, 2018

Daniel Cziczo, Ph.D., Professor of Atmospheric Chemistry; Secondary Appointment - Civil and Environmental Engineering

It has been known for over a century that greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane warm the planet by trapping heat. What is not as well known is that particles can cool the planet by reflecting sunlight into space and by acting as the seeds on which clouds form. Particles and clouds are also of contemporary interest because it has been suggested they might affect climate by interacting with cosmic rays or be used to manipulate the Earth’s temperature.

Selected awards

• Victor P. Starr Career Development Chair (2013)
• NASA Group Achievement Award, MACPEX Mission (2011)
• NASA Group Achievement Awards: ARCTAS Mission, (2008
• CRYSTAL Mission, (2002)
• DOE Outstanding Performance Award, ISDAC Campaign (2008)