Hamptons Observatory (HO) has teamed up with Suffolk County Community College to present a free, virtual lecture by multi-disciplinary scientist, climatologist, polar explorer and Director of the University of Maine’s Institute for Climate Change, Prof. Paul Andrew Mayewski.
“We're honored to host such a distinguished individual as Prof. Mayewski and to collaborate with one of Long Island’s prominent academic institutions to present such an exceptional educational opportunity,” said Donna L. McCormick, Hamptons Observatory's Executive Director. She went on to say “Prof. Mayewski has made highly significant contributions to science that will affect policy and, therefore, our planet for generations to come.”
Sean Tvelia, Academic Chair of Physical Sciences at Suffolk County Community College and a founding Board member of Hamptons Observatory, agrees with McCormick: “We’re honored and deeply grateful to Prof. Mayewski for taking the time to share his personal and professional insights intothese vital concerns.”
About the lecture
“Journey Into Climate” covers over five decades of expeditions filled with adventure, exploration, discovery, and contributions to the understanding of climate change. The story is told through the personal experiences of the internationally-acclaimed glaciologist, climate scientist, and polar explorer, Paul Andrew Mayewski. Prof. Mayewski and his teams have traveled throughout Antarctica, the Himalayas, Greenland, the Andes, and the Southern Ocean in search of answers to how and why climate changes. By living and working in some of earth’s most remote places, their journey not only documents the role played by past changes but sheds light on the transition from a “gradualist” to a fast-changing physical and chemical climate system in which human activity goes from having a relatively minor to a remarkably consequential impact. The lessons learned are now clear: we have entered the age of climate decision where our actions will define the course of civilization and the health of our planet.
In this virtual presentation, which will begin at 7:00 PM. on February 2, 2023. Sean Tvelia will introduce Prof. Mayewski.
Admission is free but reservations are required: https://journeyintoclimate.eventbrite.com.
More about Prof. Mayewski
Prof. Paul Andrew Mayewski is an internationally-acclaimed glaciologist, climate scientist, polar explorer and Director of the Climate Change Institute at the University of Maine, where he is also a Distinguished Professor in the Schools of Earth Sciences, Marine Sciences, Policy and International Affairs, as well as in the Business and Law Schools. He has led more than 60 expeditions to the remotest polar and the high elevations of the planet resulting in transformative contributions to climate science. In 2019, he led the placement of the highest automatic weather station on Mt. Everest. Prof. Mayewski has received several prestigious international awards, and has made numerous scientific discoveries. He has made hundreds of media appearances including several on the CBS show, “60 Minutes,” and the Emmy Award-Winning documentary series, “Years of Living Dangerously.” Prof. Mayewski has authored more than 500 scientific articles and has published two popular books: The Ice Chronicles and Journey into Climate.
More about the significance of this event
“It is the mission of Hamptons Observatory to bring knowledge-enriching events to our community for the benefit of all, but especially to educate and inspire the youth of this and future generations. Prof. Mayewski is in a unique position to do both. His research is enlightening and has impacted environmental policy around the world. His life is inspirational not only because of his achievements, but also because of the exciting adventures he has hadwhile doing such significant work. As former U.S. President, Barack Obama said ‘We are the first generation to feel the effect of climate change and the last generation who can do something about it.’ It is our hope that a lecture such as this one will touch all bases:educate, inspire and, by so doing, get something done” said Donna L. McCormick, Hamptons Observatory Executive Director. “Hamptons Observatory is deeply grateful to Prof. Mayewski and to our co-host, Suffolk County Community College.”
About Hamptons Observatory
Hamptons Observatory (HO), a 501(c)(3) NYS nonprofit that relies on public support, has served the community since 2005. Its mission: to foster interest in science, particularly astronomy, through educational programs. Lectures, star parties, portable planetarium shows and other events are held, often in collaboration with other nonprofit organizations. HO has established the first astronomical observatory on the South Fork (in East Hampton), complete with Long Island's largest research-grade telescope; these facilities will soon be accessible over the internet to students, teachers, researchers and the general public. Hamptons Observatory offers all of its programs free-of-charge so that everyone can learn about and enjoy the universe around them. To join our email list for event notices, please email: HamptonsObservatory@gmail.com. To make a tax-deductible donation to support our mission, please go to www.HamptonsObservatory.org and click on Donations. Thanks!