Scripps Institution of Oceanography
The Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO) is the center for oceanography and Earth science based at the University of California, San Diego. Its main campus is located in La Jolla, with additional facilities in Point Loma.
Not to be confused with other organizations named Scripps.
Former name
Marine Biological Association of San Diego
Scripps Institution for Biological Research[1]
1903
415[3]
800[3]
350 Postgraduates[3]
Founded in 1903 and incorporated into the University of California system in 1912, the institution has since broadened its research focus to encompass the physics, chemistry, geology, biology, and climate of the Earth. The institution awards the Nierenberg Prize annually to recognize researchers with exceptional contributions to science in public interest.[4]
Popular culture[edit]
In 2014, the institution and its Keeling Curve measurement of atmospheric carbon dioxide levels were featured as a plot point in an episode of HBO's The Newsroom.[97] In 2008, Scripps Institution of Oceanography was the subject of a category on the TV game show Jeopardy!.[98] Scripps has been a story element in numerous fictional works.[99]