Daniel P. Schrag

Daniel P. Schrag ( born January 25, 1966) is a professor of geology and environmental science at Harvard University, as director of the Centre for the Environment and Director of the Laboratory for Geochemical Oceanography. He is also an external professor at the Santa Fe Institute.

Background

Schrag studied at Yale University and graduated in 1988 with a BS in from geology, geophysics, and political science. He received his Ph.D. in 1993 in geology at the University of California, Berkeley with Donald J. DePaolo.

Professional life

The focus of the research of Daniel Schrag was previously in the study of climate change, taking into account a variety of factors, including reconstructions of temperature profiles from deep-sea sediments and corals, as well as theories of glacial cycles in the Pleistocene. His research eventually led to the development of the Snowball Earth hypothesis, which he set up with his colleague Paul F. Hoffman. Currently Schrag works with engineers and economists of technical approaches for climate protection. He was awarded the James B. Macelwane Medal 2001.

Engagement outside the university

In 2009, Schrag was appointed by the U.S. President Barack Obama in the Council for Science and Technology ( President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology ).