Science Salon For Puerto Rico
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- Cantina Royal 58 N 3rd St, Brooklyn, New York 11249
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Event details: Three speakers will discuss how their research connects with issues of climate change, resiliency, and environmental sustainability. This event, co-hosted by the NYC Pod of 500 Women Scientists and the NYC chapter of EcoWomen, is part of a campaign organized by the national 500 Women Scientists organization to raise funds for our partner organization, Ciencia Puerto Rico, as they work to transform science education in Puerto Rico. You can read more about the campaign at the 500 Women Scientists campaign web page. Be sure to check out the other taste of science festival events, too
Speakers
Andrea Gomez
Coral Resiliency to Heat Stress
Coral reefs are among the most biologically diverse ecosystems on Earth. However, they are currently threatened worldwide by natural and anthropogenic impacts. In light of their intrinsic and economic value, considerable effort is being made to protect and restore coral reefs. As part of this effort, it is essential to understand how heat stress threatens reef health as well as those factors that foster resilience among different coral communities.
Dr. Valerie Were
Social Science Lead, NOAA Center for Earth System Sciences and Remote Sensing Technologies
When Disciplines Collide! The Quest to Get Physical and Social Scientists Working Together
Helen Chung
Going Beyond the Published Paper: Extending Science to Coastal Communities
Science about climate and weather is viewed as confusing and vague. However, as damaging weather events happen, it impacts not only infrastructure but also well-being and livelihood. People are looking for information and scientists are ready to provide it. Extension is the practice of providing reliable technical and science-based information to communities to address local needs while also transferring priorities back to research.