Welcome back to Science Fair, Bwog’s weekly roundup of science events happening around campus. I hope you had fun at Bacchanal! As always, email science@bwog.com if you want your event featured.

Signature Speaker Series: Andrew Freedman, AXIOS

• Tuesday, April 8, 4 to 6 pm. 
• The Forum, Auditorium, or online. Register here for in person and here for the virtual link.
• The topic of this event is “Going to Extremes: Life on the front lines of climate journalism”. There will be an hour-long program followed by a reception. Andrew Freedman is a Senior Climate Reporter for Axios, covering climate science and policy, extreme weather, and the energy transition. More information.

CSC Workshop: What does data “see”? Public Data, Biases, and Surveillance in NYC

• Wednesday, April 9, 12 to 2 pm. 
• Schapiro CEPSR, Davis Auditorium. Reserve your seat here.
• This workshop will navigate public data and its potential biases, with a focus on surveillance in urban environments. Attendees will be able to look at available data for NYC, analyzing how it impacts punishment and regulation. It will be led by Hannah Pullen Blasnik, a PhD Sociology candidate. More information.

How Explosive Volcanic Eruptions May Affect Us All, Terry Plank

• Wednesday, April 9, 5 to 6 pm. 
• Schapiro CEPSR, Davis Auditorium. Registration not required. Open to all CUID holders.
• Dr. Terry Plank will help audience members understand the effect of different climates on volcanoes. More information.

Climate across Scales: Perspectives on National Politics, Colonial Legacies, and Resilient Communities

• Wednesday, April 9, 5:15 to 7 pm. 
• Lefrak Theatre, Barnard Campus. Register here.
• A cross-disciplinary panel will examine the key concepts shaping current climate research and politics. Topics will range from the climate crisis to immigration to food policy and more. It will unearth how climate politics relate to many other topics of discussion. More information.

Science Fair via Madeline Douglas