Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center

The Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center (ESSIC) is a collaborative effort between the University of Maryland and NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, with a focus on understanding the interactions between the atmosphere, ocean, land, and biosphere components of the Earth. ESSIC also oversees the Cooperative Institute for Climate Studies (CICS), sponsored by NOAA, to study the impact of human activities on the Earth's climate system. Research at ESSIC includes the interaction between physical climate phenomena and biogeochemical cycles.