September 30th, 2009 Janet Salmons
Free Smithsonian Online Conference on Climate Change
LearningTimes is hosting a unique online conference sponsored by the Smithsonian. The "Smithsonian Education Online Conference on Climate Change" is three-day, free, education online conference taking place September 29 through October 1, 2009. Register now.
Among the many presenters are:
- Bert Drake, senior scientist at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, who leads two major studies of the impact of atmospheric carbon dioxide on ecosystems
- Scott Wing, paleontologist at the National Museum of Natural History, who specializes in prehistoric plant life and its reactions to climate change
- Charles Duncan, collections specialist at the Archives of American Art, who will explore the intersections of art, communications, and ecology.
- Tricia Edwards, educator at the Lemelson Center at the National Museum of American History, who will focus on the work of young inventors concerned with sustainability issues.
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