Past Event
Climate Crisis Teach-In
PROGRAM
| 8:30 a.m. | Coffee, bagels, fruit and mingling |
| 9:00 a.m. | Bill Schreiber, “Introduction, Basic Climate Science, Basic Chemistry of Climate Change” Catherine Duckett, “How Does Past Climate Change Help Us Understand the Present?” |
| 9:30 a.m. | Randy Abate, “The Plight of Climate Refugees: Rising Seas, Melting Ice, and Inadequate Legal Protections” |
| 10:00 a.m. | Pedram Daneshgar: “Climate Change Impacts on Plants and Plant Communities” |
| 10:30 a.m. | Golam Mathbor, “Effects of Global Climate Change on Bangladesh and Implications for Other Countries” |
| 11:00 a.m. | Walter Greason, “ADRIFT: Climate Change and the African Diaspora in the 21st Century” |
| 11:30 a.m. | Peter Reinhart, “The Impact of Climate Change on Real Estate” |
| 12:00* p.m. | Kayla Lewis, “Why Climate Models are Trustworthy” |
| 12:30 p.m. | Nancy Mezey, “Global Capitalism and the Anthropogenic Causes of Climate Change” |
| 1:00 p.m. | Panel Discussion Megan Delaney, “Climate Stress and Mental Health” Courtney Werner and Patrick Love, “Climate Rhetoric and Persuasion” Heide Estes, “What Can You Do?” |
| 2:00 p.m. | Coffee and Snacks |
| 2:15 p.m. | Panel Discussion Jason Adolf, “Climate Change Impacts on Oceans” Keith Dunton, “Climate Impacts on Fish and Fisheries” Sean Sterrett, “Climate Change Impacts on Reptiles and Amphibians” |
| 3:30 p.m. | Tom Herrington, “Determining the Onset of Chronic Flooding in Coastal Communities” |
| 4:00 p.m. | Depart for Red Bank Climate March, Riverside Park, Front Street, beginning at 5:00 p.m. Walk (or otherwise proceed) to Elberon train station (1.4 miles) to take the 4:34 p.m. train We welcome faculty, students, staff, friends, and companions. |
“Just Beachy” – DiMattio Gallery – Rechnitz Hall
ALL DAY: A public participatory art installment that highlights the effects of Hurricane Sandy and shares the stories of residents impacted.
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – Opening Reception – Rechnitz Hall
* Vegetarian and Vegan salads and snacks will be offered.
