Welcome to the Climate Project
Members of the community are encouraged to join this series of interdisciplinary lectures on climate change
Learn with a different expert from across the academic spectrum each week.
Full Schedule of Speakers and Topics
September 13: The Science of Climate Change
Regents’ Professor, Dr. Darrell Kaufman
What is the latest climate science, and where did it come from?
Join a discussion of climate change myths, and an investigation of the culture of skepticism.
Discussion based on:
Beyond Climate Breakdown, Chapter 1
Intergovernmental panel on Climate Change Report
PBS Documentary: Taking Earth’s Temperature
September 20: Archivists and the Anthropocene
Cline Library Archivist for Discovery Samantha Meier
Consider how libraries, archives, and museums (and the people who work within them)
are both affected by climate change and can meaningfully participate in climate action.
Discussion based on:
Beyond Climate Breakdown, Chapter 2
September 27: Anthropocene Literature
Beyond Climate Breakdown, Chapter 3
October 4: Climate Induced Population Displacement
Dr. Alex Alvarez
Prof of Criminology & Criminal Justice
October 11: Climate and Forest Health
Dr. Pete Fule
Prof of Forestry
Dr. Kristen Waring
Prof of Forestry
October 18: The Energy Humanities
Dr. Kent Linthicum
Prof of Comparative Cultural Studies
Beyond Climate Breakdown, Chapter 4
October 25: Environment and the Arts
Dr. Kara Attrep
Prof of Honors/Music
Professor Neal Galloway
Prof of Art & Design
Beyond Climate Breakdown, Chapter 5
November 1: Climate Conversations: Indigenous People and Resilience Efforts
Nikki Cooley
Co-Manager of Tribes and Climate Change Program
Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP)
November 8: What’s Gender Got to Do With Climate Change
Dr. Frances Riemer
Prof of Women and Gender Studies
November 15: History of Environmental Movements
Dr. Elizabeth Schwall
Prof of History
November 29: Managing Eco-Distress
Jenna Gibson
Clinical Counseling Intern
