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Alexander Massa

Date
Friday September 5, 2025
Time
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Location
529 Walker Bldg. (Blackadar Reading Room)
Type
MS Thesis Defense
Title
Atmospheric Rivers and Their Influence on Arctic Sea Ice: An Investigation Between Different Global Climate Models
Description

Advisor: Dr. Laifang Li

Zoom link: https://psu.zoom.us/j/94777394618

 

Contact
Alexander Massa - aym5836@psu.edu -
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