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We seek policy solutions that effectively address environmental issues using a synthesis of perspectives from the sciences and other disciplines. Our research in critical factors, including greenhouse gasses, atmospheric particulates and aerosols, and climate-related decision-making, has helped us affect policy change.

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Peter Adams

Department Head
Engineering and Public Policy

Thomas Lord Professor
Civil and Environmental Engineering, Engineering and Public Policy

Courtesy Appointment
Chemical Engineering

Email: petera@andrew.cmu.edu

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Neil Donahue

Thomas Lord Professor
Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Engineering and Public Policy

Director
Steinbrenner Institute for Environmental Education and Research

Email: nmd@andrew.cmu.edu

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Baruch Fischhoff

Howard Heinz University Professor
Engineering and Public Policy, Carnegie Mellon Institute for Strategy & Technology

Email: baruch@cmu.edu

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Paulina Jaramillo

Trustee Professor
Engineering and Public Policy

Courtesy Appointment
CMU-Africa

Email: paulina@cmu.edu

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Valarie Karplus

Professor
Engineering and Public Policy

Associate Director
Wilton E. Scott Institute for Energy Innovation

Email: vkarplus@andrew.cmu.edu

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Jeremy Michalek

Professor
Engineering and Public Policy, Mechanical Engineering

Email: jmichalek@cmu.edu

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M. Granger Morgan

Professor
Electrical and Computer Engineering, Engineering and Public Policy, Heinz College

Email: granger.morgan@andrew.cmu.edu

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Kate Whitefoot

Associate Professor
Engineering and Public Policy, Mechanical Engineering

Courtesy Appointment
Heinz College

Email: kwhitefoot@cmu.edu

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