Heidi Busse

Heidi Busse

PhD Student in Chemistry, Penn State

Heidi Busse is interested in atmospheric chemistry and has a passion for science outreach and education. She earned her bachelor's degree in chemistry at the University of California San Diego. Heidi’s research focuses on looking at ice nucleation of atmospherically relevant organic and biological particles.

Articles by: Heidi Busse

A photo of a blue sky with puffy clouds

Microplastics may be entering the clouds and affecting the weather, scientists say

By Miriam Freedman, Heidi Busse published

Clouds affect Earth's weather and climate in many ways. New research suggests that the presence of microplastic particles could alter these processes.