ESS in the News
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WWLLN and Superbolts in the NewYorkTimes
Science story about our (WWLLN) recent JGR paper regarding superbolts, which are lightning strokes which are more than 3 orders higher in energy than the - Read More -
New Insights into the Geodynamics of the India-Asia Collision
The collision between India and Asia, one of the most dramatic tectonic events of the last 100 million years, could have had a more complex history than we thought. Learn more ... - Read More -
UW Scientists Track Newly-discovered Lightning 'superbolts' | KOMO
University of Washington researchers have been studying a relatively newly discovered phenomenon where thunderstorms can occasionally put out a super-charged bolt that releases ... - Read More -
Last Day of the Dinosaurs' Reign Captured in Stunning Detail | National Geographic
Rocks from deep inside the Chicxulub impact crater show what happened in the minutes to hours after one of our planet's most catastrophic events. Jody Bourgeois, professor ... - Read More -
Lightning 'superbolts' Form over Oceans from November to February
The lightning season in the Southeastern U.S. is almost finished for this year, but the peak season for the most powerful strokes of lightning won’t begin until November, ... - Read More
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Solving the Mystery of the Moses Coulee Canyon to Be Discussed in Kennewick | Tri City Herald
The mystery of Washington state's Moses Coulee canyon will be discussed at a free lecture Sept. 10 in Kennewick. Joel Gombiner, a graduate student in Earth and space sciences at ... - Read More -
Over 4,100 Earthquakes Strike West of Puget Sound, but You Can't Feel Them | Seattlepi.com
An episodic tremor and slip event appears to be underway, according to scientists at the UW-based Pacific Northwest Seismic Network. Steve Malone and Mouse Reusch, both with PNSN, ... - Read More -
Small Tremors Light Up Pacific Northwest | KOMO
The Pacific Northwest Seismic Network has recorded over 4,000 tremors along the West Coast since Aug. 11. Stephen Malone, a research professor emeritus of Earth and space sciences ... - Read More -
Seismologists: Seismic Event Underway That Could Increase Risk of Large Earthquake in Region | KIRO 7
A major seismic event is underway, and scientists at the UW's Pacific Northwest Seismic Network are saying the Puget Sound could be at a higher risk for earthquakes. Harold Tobin, ... - Read More -
Earthquake Warning System Gets Funding Boost | US News
THE U.S. Geological Survey is greatly increasing funding for the region's seismic network, putting it on track to send public alerts of impending earthquake shaking within the ... - Read More -
PNW's ShakeAlert Earthquake Warning System Awarded $10.4 Million | MyNorthwest.com
The U.S. Geological Survey announced $10.4 million in funding to the UW-based Pacific Northwest Seismic Network where the ShakeAlert earthquake early warning system is being ... - Read More -
UW Scientist on How Climate Change is Impacting Soil and the Food We Grow | MyNorthwest.com
David Montgomery, a professor of Earth and space science at the UW, argues that with the onset of climate change our soil is not going to be able to support our food - Read More -
Wind Shifts Caused by Human-induced Global Warming Cause of West Antarctic's Melting Ice | UPI
Human-caused climate change has triggered wind shifts in Antarctica, according to a new study, driving accelerated melting across the continent's west coast. Eric Steig, professor ... - Read More -
USGS Awards $10.4M to ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning System in the Pacific Northwest
The U.S. Geological Survey today announced $10.4 million in funding to the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network, ... - Read More
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Analysis: Restoring Soil Can Help Address Climate Change | The Daily Beast
"It's time to take soil seriously. As the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change states with very high confidence in its latest report, land degradation represents 'one of the ... - Read More -
Analysis: Restoring Soil Can Help Address Climate Change | The Conversation
"It's time to take soil seriously. As the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change states with very high confidence in its latest report, land degradation represents 'one of the ... - Read More -
New Study Definitively Links Western Antarctic Ice Melt to Human-caused Climate Change | New York Daily News
As scientists watch the world's ice melt away, predict sea level rises, and sound the alarm about climate change, they have been struggled to demonstrate a direct link between ... - Read More -
First Evidence of Human-caused Climate Change Melting the West Antarctic Ice Sheet
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Soundbites/B-roll: UW Hosts Student Robotics 'moon Landing' Challenge
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Video: UW Hosts Student Robotics 'moon Landing' Challenge
A robotics challenge July 20th at the UW featured twenty-eight teams of middle and high schoolers from Forks to Walla Walla and ... - Read More
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Soundbites/B-roll: UW Hosts Student Robotics 'moon Landing' Challenge
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Kids Re-enact Moon Landing in Robot Challenge at UW -- and Win Trips to NASA Sites | GeekWire
Middle and high school students from across Washington state competed in a robotics challenge last week at the University of Washington to mark the 50th anniversary of the Apollo ... - Read More -
UW 'M9 Project' Has Bad News for Seattle, Bellevue | Q13
The latest study from the M9 Project says many buildings in the Seattle area are at risk when a large earthquake hits nearby. Marc Eberhard, professor of civil and environmental ... - Read More -
Student Robotics Competition at UW Celebrates Apollo 11 Anniversary | KING 5
Twenty-eight teams of 5-12th graders from across Washington state converged on the University of Washington Friday to show off their piloting, robotics, coding, and rock ... - Read More -
Students Compete in 'moon Landing' Challenge | KOMO Radio
Young students across the state took part in a "moon landing" challenge at the UW using drones and robots. Robert Winglee, professor of Earth and space sciences at the UW, is ... - Read More
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Bijia Zhang
Bachelor Of Science - Earth And Space Sciences: Geology
Class of 2014
Email: bijiaz@uw.edu
What made you decide to get into geosciences?
I took Terry Swanson’s ESS 101 in my freshmen year and then I decided to declare my major in geology.
What was your favorite part of the department?
You can enjoy the beautiful scenery in Washington during your class field trips. The GeoClub also organize different camping trips every spring break outside Washington. Faculties and students have very close relationships in the department.
What are you doing now?
I am a first year master’s student at Rice University. I study subsurface geology and geophysics, which are related to oil and gas exploration. I plan to work in oil and gas industry after I get my master’s degree.
Any advice for our current students?
Try to take some classes which are not in your major requirement but interest you and you may be surprised how they will lead you.
Additional Contact Information
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