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Events

On February 28 at 6pm ET, join us for Lamont-Doherty’s next in-person Public Lecture, Seas of Change: The Microscopic World that Drives Ocean Health and Climate, presented by Sonya Dyhrman, marine biologist and professor of earth and environmental sciences. Learn more and RSVP today!

Hudson River Field Station

Next Gen students review results from their summer data collection as they prepare poster presentations.

Apply for the Next Generation of Hudson River Educators High School Internship Program for Summer 2024!

Apply today for a chance to join us for a summer filled with exciting, engaging field explorations as you learn about the Hudson Estuary through hands-on activities. This program’s homebase is the Hudson River Field Station (200 Ferry Rd, Piermont, NY), situated a mile out into the Hudson River on Piermont Pier, which provides a perfect location to explore this dynamic, diverse ecosystem. Over the course of the 6-week program, you will become a Hudson expert as you learn and sample alongside other like-minded individuals. Next-Gen interns will also study local climate impacts and ecosystem disturbances to the Hudson and its watershed through field-based explorations and data collection. Applications are open to rising 10th, 11th, & 12th graders, who must be at least 16 years of age. Deadline for applications is March 1, 2024. No late applications will be accepted. Learn more and apply today!

Education

Climate LIVE K12 features live lectures and interactive activities with our scientists and experts for K-12 students, educators, families, and the public! FREE but registration required.

Up Next:
On February 15 4-4:30pm ET, join us for Coral Reef Conservation: Challenges & Solutions, ideal for students grades 6-12, undergraduates, educators, the public. In this session, we will explore the challenges that coral reefs face from climate change and the research underway to restore and build their resilience with climate activist/pre-college program alum Kush Gulati and Mote Marine Lab’s Gabrielle D'Alonzo. RSVP today!

Learn more about all upcoming events in the series.

Pre-College workshops are for high school students (Grades 9-12, and rising 9th graders) who want to sharpen their knowledge and skills in climate change and sustainability, advancing their learning outside of school, and preparing them for the college experience. 

The Spring 2024 Pre-College Virtual Workshop, Climate Connections: Why We Should ALL Care About the Polar Regions, focuses on understanding the polar regions and their importance in driving and maintaining natural processes on Earth. Students will dive into understanding the changes that are occurring, the research in these regions, and how to become a Polar Climate Ambassador, trained to step up to educate and advocate for change to mitigate climate change impacts. Register Today!

Professional Learning workshops are for working professionals and adult learners who want to upskill and explore new topics to further job-related interests without the commitment of a degree program, developing an understanding of climate and sustainability challenges with our experts.

Climate Finance-The Challenges of Transitioning from Funding Climate Change to Funding Net-Zero will explore a wide array of issues and controversies regarding climate finance with the objective of helping participants understand the challenges of mobilizing money to mitigate GHG emissions and adapt to the physical impacts of climate change. Discussion topics include the key actors in the transition, financial tools that can be employed, the role of government regulations, ESG and impact investing, and the role markets should play. Register today! 

We are looking for high school students to join us for our summer 2024 Polar Climate Ambassadors Program!

Are you interested in climate change? Do you want to learn more about research focused on connecting climate and the polar regions? Then consider being part of our summer Polar Climate Ambassadors program! We are looking for high school students who are interested in a summer experience focused on climate and how that links with our polar regions. Over a 6-week period July 8 to August 15, we will do some interactive investigations into the polar regions, work with an expert on science communications to craft unique messages and outreach materials, and partner with our Next Gen interns to explore how our polar regions are being felt in local climate impacts. A critical element of our program is communicating with your peers and other community members about the messages coming from the poles and how we can create change. We will meet at the Lamont campus in Palisades, NY and our satellite Field Station at the Piermont Pier in Piermont, NY. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age. Apply by March 1, 2024!

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