Meredith Hastings

Meredith Hastings is the George Ide Chase Professor of Physical Sciences and Department Chair at Brown University's Department of Earth, Environmental & Planetary Sciences. She holds a joint appointment with the Institute for Environment and Society (IBES). Her work bridges geochemistry, atmospheric science, and environmental justice, with a focus on the nitrogen cycle and its impacts on ecosystems and human health.

Research interests include reactive nitrogen dynamics, isotopic tracers in atmospheric chemistry, and community-driven environmental monitoring. She leads initiatives such as the Breathe Providence air quality network and the DEEPS-REU NSF program fostering diverse STEM talent. Notable contributions include advancing field safety training (FieldSafe) and addressing workplace equity in geosciences through ADVANCEGeo partnerships.

Publications emphasize nitrogen isotope analysis for pollution source identification, climate policy implications of atmospheric chemistry, and inclusive science practices. She collaborates globally on projects like FIREX-AQ biomass burning studies and Antarctic ice core climate reconstructions.

• Key Affiliations: Brown University, ADVANCEGeo, DEEPS-REU
• Grants: NSF-funded research on nitrogen cycling and field safety initiatives
• Education: Not explicitly detailed in provided texts
• Labs/Teams: Breathe Providence Network, Polar Science Collaborations