An ISU Perspective on Climate Change
Panel Discussion
Tuesday, 20 Mar 2007 at 8:00 pm – 1148 Gerdin Auditorium
This panel of Iowa State University professors will provide expert opinions on the phenomena of climate change from earth science, economic, and political perspectives. Panelists include Eugene Takle, professor of geological and atmospheric sciences; John Miranowski, director of the Institute for Science and Society and professor of agricultural economics; and Steffen Schmidt, University Professor of political science. Students are encouraged to ask questions and join in the discussion.Cosponsored By:
- ActivUs
- Engineers for a Sustainable World
- Political Science Club
- Committee on Lectures (funded by Student Government)
Stay for the entire event, including the brief question-and-answer session that follows the formal presentation. Most events run 75 minutes.
Sign-ins are after the event concludes. For lectures in the Memorial Union, go to the information desk in the Main Lounge. In other academic buildings, look for signage outside the auditorium.
Lecture Etiquette
- Stay for the entire lecture and the brief audience Q&A. If a student needs to leave early, he or she should sit near the back and exit discreetly.
- Do not bring food or uncovered drinks into the lecture.
- Check with Lectures staff before taking photographs or recording any portion of the event. There are often restrictions. Cell phones, tablets and laptops may be used to take notes or for class assignments.
- Keep questions or comments brief and concise to allow as many as possible.