Miriam Freedman

Miriam Freedman

Professor of Chemistry, Penn State

Miriam Freedman's research group studies phase transitions of aerosol particles, ice nucleation, and other topics at the interface of physical chemistry, surface science, and atmospheric chemistry. She began her independent career at the Pennsylvania State University in 2010, where she is currently a Professor. Previously, she received her BA from Swarthmore College, MS in Mathematics from the University of Minnesota, and her MS and PhD in Chemistry from the University of Chicago.

Latest articles by Miriam Freedman

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.

Climate Change