THE IGNITOR LOSING ANTARCTICA Why should I be concerned? About this Event It is a great pleasure to welcome you to our first post pandemic Science Alumni event. It is a great opportunity for you to reconnect with the Faculty and your fellow alumni. The Ignitor events give our alumni the opportunity to hear about new and updated research undertaken by the Faculty of Science. At this event you will have the unique opportunity to hear from an expert panel of researchers leading the Securing Antarctica's Environmental Future (SAEF) research program and Australia's agenda to secure the future of Antarctica.
EVENT DETAILS Title: Losing Antarctica, why should I be concerned? _____________________________ Time: 7.00 - 9.30 pm (Registration starts at 6.00 pm) ______________________________ Location: Monash College City Campus 750 Collins Street Docklands, VIC 3008 ______________________________
Panellists: Professor Steven Chown – School of Biological Sciences, Monash University Professor Julie Arblaster – School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment Dr Richard Selwyn Jones – School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment
The Faculty of Science is home to the Securing Antarctica's Environmental Future (SAEF) program. It is an interdisciplinary research and workforce development program, funded by the Australian Research Council. SAEF is dedicated to understanding the changes that are taking place across the Antarctic region, and to develop innovative ways to forecast, mitigate and manage these changes.
______________________________ Moderator: Dr Rowan Brookes (Alumna) (PhD 2009)
Losing Antarctica, why should I be concerned? Antarctica has always been our quiet, distant neighbour. But the scientific evidence is clear, it’s coming to the shores of a neighbourhood near you due to Climate Change. Professor Steven Chown FAA; will answer the question "Why should I be concerned about losing Antarctica?", explaining what we gain by protecting the region, and what we risk if we do not. Professor Julie Arblaster will elaborate on our understanding of climate change over Antarctica and how it connects to changes globally. Dr Richard Selwyn Jones will talk about the behaviour of polar ice sheets to a changing climate.
EVENT PROGRAM: 19 July 2023 6.00 - 7.00 pm Pre-event networking / Registration _____________________________ 7.00 - 7.15 pm Welcome by Alumni Engagement Manager, Udy Wijewardena School update by Dean Faculty of Science, Professor Jordan Nash _____________________________ 7.15 - 8.00 pm Speaker presentations _____________________________ 8.00 - 8.25 pm Q&A _____________________________ 8.25 - 8.30 pm Final remarks & Thank you _____________________________ 8.30 - 9.30 pm Networking