Research Opportunity Number: GEO-02

Project Title: Influence of Waves and Bubbles On Air-Sea Gas Exchange for Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement Applications

Project Summary: Ocean alkalinity enhancement (OAE) has been proposed as a relatively cost-effective method for removing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere. It involves adding alkaline substances to the ocean to increase its capacity to absorb and store atmospheric CO2 as bicarbonate ions. Quantifying air-sea gas exchange is crucial for assessing the effectiveness of OAE because it directly influences how quickly and to what extent the ocean can absorb additional CO2. 

In this project, the intern will assess the efficiency of CO2 uptake across various air-sea gas exchange formulations, and evaluate the impact of waves and bubbles, which enhance exchange in specific regions and seasons.

Student Roles and Responsibilities: The intern will work with members of the lab to carry out model experiments, organize and interpret the results, and present them to the lab group at the end of the internship.

Additional Considerations: This project involves computer or office-based research only.

Department/Institute: Department of Geosciences

Participation Dates: July 1 – August 15, 2025

Stipend Offered: $0

Number of Internships Available: 0-1

Application Deadline: March 15, 2025, midnight Eastern Daylight Time