Free Smithsonian Online Conference on Climate Change

[Dave]

Smithsonian are running an online conference on climate change. Free,
with everything recorded for those of us who are time-zone-challenged.

http://www.SmithsonianEducation.org/climate

Below is the blurb I received about it

> The "Smithsonian Education Online Conference on Climate Change" is
> three-day, free, education online conference taking place September 29
> through October 1, 2009. Register now at:
>
> http://www.SmithsonianEducation.org/Climate
>
> "Climate Change" sessions will be of special interest to educators,
> entire classrooms of engaged students, and to the general public.
> Throughout the conference, participants will explore Smithsonian
> research and collections related to the evidence, impact, and response
> to climate change. Alongside Smithsonian scientists and curators, you
> will look at the issues surrounding climate change from the
> perspectives of science, history, and art.
>
> The conference will show the depth of research that the Smithsonian can
> bring to a current problem. Smithsonian scientists and other experts
> will lead participants in explorations of Smithsonian research on this
> important issue via live interactive presentations, moderated forums
> and demonstrations.
>
> All of the conference sessions will be recorded for later viewing via
> the Web at: http://www.SmithsonianEducation.org/climate
>
> Among the many presenters are:
>
> * Bert Drake, senior scientist at the Smithsonian Environmental
> Research Center, who leads two major studies of the impact of
> atmospheric carbon dioxide on ecosystems
> * Scott Wing, paleontologist at the National Museum of Natural History,
> who specializes in prehistoric plant life and its reactions to climate
> change
> * Charles Duncan, collections specialist at the Archives of American
> Art, who will explore the intersections of art, communications, and
> ecology.
> *Tricia Edwards, educator at the Lemelson Center at the National Museum
> of American History, who will focus on the work of young inventors
> concerned with sustainability issues.
>
> Registration is open to everyone at:
>
> http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/climate
>
> which also features a blog about climate change and an archive of the
> first online conference, "Abraham Lincoln," which attracted more than
> 3,000 participants on six continents.


Dave