NASA Sea Level Change Team
From satellite data to local action, NASA’s Sea Level Change Team bridges science and solutions for a more resilient future.
The NASA Sea Level Change Team supports the transition from observations of the Earth and cutting-edge scientiific research to actionable knowledge for coastal communities and planners. By targeting and organizing around this flow of information, the team works to support transformative advances towards better preparedness and resilience both in the United States and across the globe.
Nadya Vinogradova Shiffer
NASA HQ Program Manager
Dr. Nadya Vinogradova Shiffer
Dr. Nadya Vinogradova Shiffer directs the NASA Sea Level Change Team, overseeing cutting-edge research on sea level rise by integrating satellite observations, modeling, and interdisciplinary science. Her leadership has enabled significant advances in the transition of NASA science into actionable information on both national and international stages.
Ben Hamlington
Team Lead
Dr. Ben Hamlington
Dr. Ben Hamlington is the Science Team Lead of the NASA Sea Level Change Team, overseeing day-to-day activities and supporting collaboration across the team. He helps implement NASA Sea Level Change Team priorities and works closely with external communities and partners to link team activities to coastal resilience efforts worldwide.
The team is organized into three working groups that support the transition of science research and innovation into useful information for coastal communities across the globe. These working groups facilitate collaboration within the team and provide a structured approach to deliver this information to the public.
Working Group 1
Research & Innovation
Sophie Nowicki
Christopher Piecuch
Working Group 2
Integration
Denis Felikson
Eric Larour
Working Group 3
Dissemination & Engagement
Robert Kopp
Ben Hamlington
An objective of the NASA Sea Level Change Team is to deliver needed sea level-related information for preparedness and planning. A considered approach to delivery of this information has been created, involving regular engagement with practitioners and a carefully curated outlet at sealevel.nasa.gov.
Practitioner Consultation Board
The Practitioner Consultation Board helps the NASA Sea Level Change Team align research with real-world needs of policymakers and coastal planners, ensuring cutting edge sea level science supports resilience and adaptation planning.
Sea Level Change Portal
The Sea Level Change Portal at sealevel.nasa.gov provides data, tools, and expert analysis to help scientists, policymakers, and the public understand and respond to sea level change.
Details on the Practitioner Consultation Board can be found here
