Master Chat: Phenology in a Changing Climate

Master Chat: Phenology in a Changing Climate

Friday, February 8, 2019, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Featuring Mark Schwartz, UWM Distinguished Professor and Chair, Department of Geography

What is phenology? It is the study of recurring plant and animal life cycle stages, especially their timing and relationships with weather and climate. The phenology of plants can be measured in multiple ways on the ground, by satellite sensors, and other instruments, providing tangible evidence of the impacts of climate change on the biosphere. Learn more about how citizen scientists can help record this crucial information though online resources provided by the USA National Phenology Network.

Registration/Check-In: 10:30 – 11:00am

Lecture: 11:00am – Noon

Optional Box Lunch with Presenter: Noon - 1:00pm

(A minimum of 10 people must purchase a lunch at least seven days prior to the event for this to take place.)

This event is FREE for all attendees. Light refreshments will be provided prior to the event.

Take part in a one-hour, post-lecture lunch with the presenters beginning at noon. You must pre-register for the lecture and advance purchase a $10 Corner Bakery box lunch at least seven days prior to the event. Box lunches are served with a homemade cookie, fresh cut fruit, chips, and bottled water.

Location: Golda Meir Library Conference Center - 2311 E. Hartford Avenue, Milwaukee

Parking: Student Union Parking Garage - 2200 E. Kenwood Boulevard, Milwaukee

Master Chats is a series for advanced learning, featuring UWM distinguished professors and Alumni speakers.

This event is sponsored by the UWM Graduate School and the George W. Keulks Memorial Lecture Fund. Additional support is provided by the UWMAA Emeritus Board of Trustees, Presidents’ Circle, and UWM Libraries.

Questions? Please contact Rachel Flessner at flessnr@uwm.edu or 414-229-3018.

For additional campus-related questions, please call the Union Information Center at 414-229-4825.