Profile
Daniel P. Schrag is the Sturgis Hooper Professor of Geology at Harvard University, Professor of Environmental Science and Engineering, and Director of the Harvard University Center for the Environment.
Schrag studies climate and climate change over the broadest range of Earth history. He is particularly interested in how information on climate change from the geologic past can lead to better understanding of anthropogenic climate change in the future. In addition to his work on geochemistry and climatology, Schrag studies energy technology and policy, including carbon capture and storage and low-carbon synthetic fuels.
From 2009-2017, Schrag served on President Obama’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. Among various honors, he is the recipient of the James B. Macelwane Medal from the American Geophysical Union and a MacArthur Fellowship. Schrag earned a B.S. in geology and geophysics and political science from Yale University and his Ph.D. in geology from the University of California at Berkeley. He came to Harvard in 1997 after teaching at Princeton.
Geochemical oceanography, paleoclimatology, stable isotope geochemistry.
Expertise
Geochemical oceanography
Paleoclimatology
Stable isotope geochemistry
Salata Institute Sponsored Projects
The Salata Institute is committed to supporting research that promises to make a real-world impact on the climate crisis. The Climate Research Clusters Program and Seed Grant Program deliver on this commitment by funding new and interdisciplinary climate research that address the many dimensions of the climate challenge.
Climate Research Cluster: Climate Adaptation in South Asia
Outside professional activities
Outside Professional Activities
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Outside Professional Activities For Dan Schrag
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Kobold Metals Inc
Consulting
Leading Authorities Inc.
Speaking engagement, invited lecture, or presentation
Mattiq (formerly Stoicheia)
Membership on a scientific or other advisory board
Potential Energy Coalition
Fiduciary Board Membership
Santa Fe Institute
Membership on a scientific or other advisory board
Santa Fe Institute
Research or teaching appointment
Santa Fe Institute
Speaking engagement, invited lecture, or presentation
Scripps Institute of Oceanography
Prizes or Awards
The Carbon Endowment
Fiduciary Board Membership
