Monthly Archives: May 2026

ESCI Senior Independent Studies 2026 – Lynnsey Delio

Advised by: Dr. Wiles Abstract: Reconstructing and understanding historical lake levels provides information about how climate influences lake level fluctuations, which is important for managing Lake Michigan- Huron’s (MH) coasts. This study reconstructs historical MH lake levels using ten ring-width … Continue reading

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ESCI Senior Independent Studies 2026 – Mary Palmieri

Mary Palmieri’s senior IS was one of the first attempts at using tree-rings to reconstruct cloud cover. A double major in Earth Sciences and Statistical and Data Sciences, Mary was advised by Drs. Wiles and Pasteur. Abstract: The climate of the … Continue reading

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