Fettuccine Forum: Fires, Floods and Melting Ice: Can't We Talk About Something Nice?
Date: 2/3/2022 6:00 PM - 2/3/2022 7:00 PM
Location: Online
Cost: Free
Tickets: Online Registration
Category: Lectures
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Fires, Floods and Melting Ice: Can't We Talk About Something Nice?
Feat. Dr. Jen Pierce
February 3, 2022, 6 p.m. (MT)
Via ZOOM
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Dr. Jen Pierce, a professor at Boise State University in the Department of Geosciences, explores the effects of climate change in Idaho and the need for climate conversations around solutions. Dr. Pierce’s talk will investigate records of wildfires, changes in streamflow and snowpack, and discuss solutions to climate change in Idaho from the Idaho Climate Literacy Education Engagement and Research (i-CLEER) network.
Dr. Jen Pierce is a Professor at Boise State in the Department of Geosciences, where she has been since 2005. Her research and professional interests include wildfires and landscape response, soils and carbon storage, climate science education and outreach, and building diverse leadership in Geoscience. Dr. Pierce grew up in Colorado and Wyoming, and received her undergraduate degree from The Colorado College, her master’s degree from the University of Oregon, and her PhD from the University of New Mexico, and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Friends of the Teton River. Dr. Pierce received the 2018 Boise State College of Arts and Science Faculty Excellence Award, is the founder of the Idaho Climate Literacy Education Engagement and Research (i-CLEER) network and was named a Geological Society of America Fellow in 2020. When she is not working, she enjoys mountain biking, backcountry skiing, playing music, and exploring the outdoors with her family and dog.
The Fettuccine Forum is a lively and informal virtual gathering, which invites the public to interact with politicians, artists, historians, activists, advocates and professionals in an effort to promote good citizenship and responsible growth through education. These hour-long events will take place over ZOOM and are free and open to the public, with pre-registration required. Only one registration is required per household. Live American Sign Language (ASL) will be provided during the presentation. Support from the Office of the Mayor, Boise State Public Radio, and the Department of History at Boise State University all make the Forum possible.
The Boise City Department of Arts & History encourages persons with disabilities and those who require language assistance to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing an accommodation, please contact Jennifer Yribar, 208-608-7051 or email jyribar@cityofboise.org, as soon as possible, but no later than 72 hours before the event. To request assistance, you may also dial TTY 1-800-377-3529.