"Astronomy and Climate Change"
Panelists:
Travis Rector (Univ. of Alaska Anchorage), Ka Chun Yu (Denver Museum of Nature & Science), Paola Banchera (Univ. of Alaska, Anchorage), Bernadette Rodgers (Willamette University Pacific Northwest College of Art; Portland Community College). Kathryn Williamson (Earth and Space Educational Consultant)
Astronomy is a natural gateway for understanding the science of climate change, and to help people understand its causes and consequence as well as the solutions. This panel discussion will explore how astronomy educators can best engage students and the public so that they are better informed, engaged, and motivated on the roles they can play to address the problem.
