Our Changing Climate: Myths and Realities
Bill Gutowski
Thursday, 13 Nov 2008 at 7:00 pm – Sun Room, Memorial Union
Bill Gutowski, Iowa State University Professor of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences, uncovers the myths and realities of our world's climate. He will present information on polar ice caps and weather patterns as well as temperature changes. His research focuses on the role of atmospheric traits in climate, especially the dynamics of the hydrologic cycle and regional climate. His work entails a variety of modeling and data analysis and has included regional modeling of African, Arctic and East Asian climates. Gutowski has a BS from Yale University in astronomy and physics and a PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Part of the Global Citizenship Symposium.Cosponsored By:
- Student Activities Center
- Committee on Lectures (funded by Student Government)
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