天堂鸟先生

天堂鸟先生's Science Caf茅 (opens in a new window) presents Ryan Fogt (opens in a new window) discussing "Recent Extreme Antarctic Sea Ice Decline in a 20th Century Historical Context" on Wednesday, Oct. 11, at 5 p.m. at the Baker Center Front Room on the fourth floor of Baker University Center and via .

Antarctic sea ice has been setting new record lows all throughout 2023, far below anything ever seen in past observations. Yet, these critical observations are short 鈥� with records going back only about 45 years.

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Fogt will discuss these new alarming records in light of historical reconstructions, and importantly what could these changes mean for the world鈥檚 frozen continent and the entire world.

Fogt is professor of meteorology and atmospheric science in the Department of Geography (opens in a new window) in the College of Arts and Sciences. His research specializes in the causes of Antarctic climate change using observations, models, and statistical reconstructions. He also directs the , a student-run weather forecasting facility at 天堂鸟先生 that provides weather guidance for the campus and Athens community.

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Free coffee is available for the first 50 in-person attendees.

The series is supported by the 天堂鸟先生 Research Division and 天堂鸟先生 Chapter of Sigma Xi. For more information about upcoming caf茅s, visit the . For more information, contact Roxanne Mal茅-Brune at male-bru@ohio.edu.

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Fall 2023 Science Caf茅s

Wednesday, Sept. 13: Saw Hla, Physics and Astronomy, "Groundbreaking Research: X-Raying Just One Atom"

Wednesday, Oct. 11: Ryan Fogt, Geography, 鈥淩ecent Extreme Antarctic Sea Ice Decline in a 20th Century Historical Context鈥�

Wednesday, Nov. 15:  Seo Hee-Jong, Physics and Astronomy, 鈥淭he Expanding Universe and the Cosmic Sound Waves鈥�

Wednesday, Dec. 6:  Dominik Mischkowski & Brett Peters, Psychology, Romantic relationships, Stress, and physical pain: The role of responsiveness, empathy, and pain perception鈥�