Hello and welcome back to Science Fair, Bwog’s weekly roundup of science events happening around campus! I’m so excited to be back at Bwog and to be your Deputy Science Editor this year! We’ve got an exciting week ahead of us with NYC annual Climate Week. As always, email bwog.science@gmail.com if you want an event featured.

Contextualizing the Impacts of Climate Change on Human Health
  • Monday, September 22, 4 to 5 pm
  • In person at The Forum (601 W. 125th St.). Register here.
  • Join Professor Jeffrey Shaman, PhD, in a discussion of climate change’s impact on public health. Shaman is an expert in the fields of epidemiology, climate dynamics, and infectious diseases. During the Covid-19 pandemic, he led studies of the disease and projected its outcomes. He currently serves as the Senior Vice Dean of the Climate School. Learn more.
A Global Response to Climate Change: Climate School Showcase
  • Wednesday, September 24, 1 to 5 pm
  • In person at The Forum. Register here.
  • This event promises a series of discussions with a range of voices including international leaders, U.S. policymakers, industry professionals, and scholars. Speakers include Armando Paino Henriquez Dajar, Minister of the Environment and Natural Resources, Dominican Republic, and Peter McGuinness, CEO of Impossible Foods. Learn more.
Resilient Futures: Civic Engagement and Call to Action
  • Friday, September 26, 8:30 to 12 pm
  • In person at The Interchurch Center (475 Riverside Dr). Register here. 
  • Hosted by the NYC Preparedness & Recovery Institute, this event is a workshop focused on empowering community members to address the challenges of health and climate by taking practicable steps. During the event there will be four guest speakers, breakout discussions, and networking opportunities. Learn more.
  • Note: Registration closes on Wednesday, September 24
Sing for Science Podcast with AJR’s Adam Met and Alexis Abramson
  • Friday, September 26, 10 to 11:30 am
  •  In person at the Forum. Register here.  
  • Join AJR’s founding member Adam Met and Dean of Columbia Climate School Alexis Abramson for a fun discussion on how art and science can work together to inspire action around climate change. This event will be recorded for the Sing for Science podcast! Learn more.

    Wishing you all a lovely, science-y week!

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