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SymposiaThere is no charge for these presentations; however, please make a reservation toensure that we have adequate space and refreshments. Reserve here. Wednesday, April 9 7:00-9:00 p.m. Chan Auditorium, Business Administration Building A Forum: Climate Change Global Warming By The Numbers See video clips here The ubiquitous and emotional issue of global warming will be examined from the standpoint of the rather undramatic process of hypothesis testing. I shall test such claims as (a) the efficacy of mean surface temperatures to describe climate change, (b) the utility and accuracy of climate model formulations and projections and (c) the alleged "unprecedented" changes in current climate observations from polar warming to severe weather. Using datasets, many of which are built by UAH researchers, I find many such hypotheses to be falsifiable. Additionally, information about economic implications of "doing something about global warming" will also be presented which will include Christy's expert testimony given in federal court on the minuscule impact that proposed regulations will have on whatever the climate does. Dr. John R. Christy Professor of Atmospheric Science Director, Earth System Science Center and Associate Vice President for Research UAHuntsville Dr. Ellen Mosley-Thompson Professor, Department of Geology Research Scientist, Byrd Polar Research Center, The Ohio State University Understanding Climate Change: Stories from the Ice Earths glaciers and ice sheets preserve long and detailed records that chronicle changes in our climate and environment over thousands of years. Coupled with other observations and climate model results, the ice core data confirm that some observed changes are now outside the range of natural variability for at least the last few thousand years. Widespread melting of mountain glaciers threatens both water resources for many heavily populated regions and the unique climate histories archived in these glaciers and ice caps. Thursday, April 10 The Roles and Responsibilities of a Research University 107 Shelby Center Thursday, April 10, 2008 Moderator: Dr. John Severn You are welcome to attend all or part of the sessions Coffee and Rolls 9:25 Welcome, Introduction of first speaker, Dr. Lewis Radonovich 9:30-10:15 Sir Graeme J. Davies, Vice Chancellor, The University of London Universities in the Global Community 10:15-10:30 Coffee Break 10:30-11:15 Dr. Gregory C. Farrington, Executive Director, California Academy of Sciences Education in the Internet Age Introducer: Dr. Jack Fix 11:15-Noon Dr. Robert R. Jennings, 10th President, Alabama A&M University The Role of a Research University in the Local Community Introducer: Dr. David B. Williams Noon-1 p.m. Light Lunch 1:00-1:45 Dr. Kristina M. Johnson, Provost, Johns Hopkins University The Mission of a 21st Century Research University Introducer: Dr. Ron Greenwood 1:45-2:00 Break 2:00-2:45 Dr. Jeffrey Wadsworth, Executive Vice President, Battelle University Partnerships with Industries and National Laboratories Introducer: Dr. Jorge Aunon |
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