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Solomon Hsiang
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Solomon Hsiang graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with degrees in Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Science and Urban Studies and Planning. His research interests include the impacts of climate change and climate variability; as well as environmental, development and public economics. His current research is on the impact of tropical cyclones and surface temperature variability; the role of climate in conflict and migration; and the design of institutions that foster sustainable development. Solomon is an NSF-IGERT fellow and an EPA-STAR fellow.