Purpose

The Mathematics and Climate Research Network provides intellectual support and mentoring to researchers at all career stages who are eager to identify and tackle mathematical questions raised by the urgent climate and sustainability challenges we face.

We collaborate on novel research problems in topical focus groups, foster community and engage in co-mentoring through periodic small group activities like mentoring pods and meetups, and provide networking and professional development opportunities including an online colloquium.

A particular focus of this community is on developing innovative approaches to nurturing inclusive spaces for research discussion and development. We welcome anyone to apply to join our community, and would like to particularly encourage women and underrepresented minorities to apply. 

2024 Launch as AIM Research Community

In June 2024, MCRN launched a new phase as a virtual Research Community of the American Institute of Mathematics (AIM). This opportunity coincided with a shift in leadership from founding faculty to a distributed team of early-career researchers. 

2023 Network Gathering in Portland, OR

 A 2015 Snapshot of Network Origins

Team of Directors

Kate Meyer 

Carleton College 

Christian Sampson

UCAR/JCSDA 

James Broda

Washington and Lee University 

Kaitlin Hill

St. Mary’s University, San Antonio