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OUR INTERCONNECTED EARTH: CLIMATE CHANGE, RECENT EVENTS, AND LOCAL IMPACTS
Wednesday, October 28, 7 p.m. EDT
Join Dr. Patrick Taylor, Research Scientist, NASA Langley Research Center, on October 28, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. Dr. Taylor will use NASA observations to demonstrate the interconnected nature of our climate, discuss basic concepts of climate change, and put current events into the context of climate change.
YOUR CONNECTION TO THE COSMOS: THE ORIGINS OF YOUR ATOMS
Wednesday, November 4, 7 p.m. EDT
Join Dr. Ed Murphy, Department of Astronomy, University of Virginia, on November 4, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. Dr. Murphy will trace the history of our atoms, and those in the world around us, from the Big Bang to the present day.
THE SERIES
Our world is constantly changing, and science and technology are key drivers of this change that is impacting nearly every sector of our lives. From climate change impacting our environment to rapid developments in technology helping us understand our past and our future, it is important that we understand the implications of an evolving world.
This two-part series will investigate how a changing world has impacted our past, present, and future. Understanding the origins of our world, from the big bang to the present day, will help us predict the future and analyze and solve problems. The next great science and technology developments are happening now and increasing at a rapid pace. Where are you in this future?
Each webinar will air from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. eastern and will feature conversations with leading scientists who will talk about the science and technology changing our world. They will also share information about their educational and career paths. Students can pose questions to the presenters.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Online registration is required to attend either webinar.
ABOUT
This series is offered by the Virginia Space Grant Consortium in partnership with Old Dominion University’s Office of Distance Education.