The Role of Climate Science in an Era of Change

Dr. Heidi Roop is the Director of the University of Minnesota Climate Adaption Partnership and is an Assistant Professor of Climate Science and Extension Specialist at the University of Minnesota. She served as the Assistant Director for Services in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and as the Deputy Director for Services in the United States Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) under the Biden and Trump Presidential administrations. Her applied climate research and Extension program draws upon multiple disciplines, from climate and decision science to public health and hydrology, to assist local and state governments, Tribes, communities, and businesses understand and effectively manage their climate risks. In addition to her appointments at the University of Minnesota, she also is an Affiliate Assistant Professor in the School of Public Health at the University of Washington and serves as expert advisor to a range of organizations and agencies as they seek to build resilience to climate change.

This event invites honest dialogue about the real-world challenges and promising opportunities climate scientists face in their efforts to help society become more resilient in the face of climate change in an era of change.

Food and beverage will be provided.

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