Brian Magi, assistant professor of atmospheric sciences in the Department of Geography and Earth Sciences at UNC Charlotte, presented a talk titled “Global Environmental Change in the University Classroom” at the Carolinas Climate Resilience Conference on Monday, April 28 at 10 AM at the Hilton Charlotte University Place in Charlotte.
The intent of the Carolinas Climate Resilience Conference is to provide an opportunity for practitioners, researchers, and staff from local, state, and federal agencies to share information about climate-related tools, resources, experiences and activities in the Carolinas. The Carolinas Integrated Sciences and Assessments (CISA; pronounced “SEE-sah”) is one of eleven NOAA-funded Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments (RISA) teams working to integrate climate science into decision-making processes. CISA researchers, collaborating investigators, and graduate students conduct applied climate research in collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders across the Carolinas.
CISA’s work includes several cross-cutting activities that seek to advance scientific understanding of climate and hydrological processes in the Carolinas, improve the assessment of climate-related vulnerabilities and impacts, and provide timely and relevant information and tools for decision makers.
In his abstract, Magi says, “The Earth is warming and human activities are the main cause of the present day changing climate. These two scientific claims are central to drawing a real connection between science and policy at any scale – whether it’s for a city, county, country, or the entire planet. I have worked to make a place for myself in academia so I can explore how both researchers who thrive on publications and university students who may never publish a scientific paper are confronting the current and on-going global environmental change.
