The Toledo Zoo’s Education Department invites you to join us for an informative symposium about climate change. The purpose of this symposium is to provide accurate, relevant and up-to-date information about climate change research and the impact of climate change to the environment and organisms. In addition, a hands-on demonstration will illustrate the impact of climate change on the environment.
Zoo admission is free for Symposium attendees, and pizza and assorted beverages (soda and water) will be provided during the lunch break in the Museum’s Great Hall.
Speakers and Presenters
Dr. Lonnie Thompson
Dr. Thompson is a distinguished university professor in the School of Earth Sciences and a research scientist in the Byrd Polar Research Center at The Ohio State University.
Dr. Thompson is a distinguished university professor in the School of Earth Sciences and a research scientist in the Byrd Polar Research Center at The Ohio State University.
Dr. Andy Jorgensen
Dr. Jorgensen is an associate professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Toledo.
Dr. Jorgensen is an associate professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Toledo.
Dr. Scott Heckathorn
Dr. Heckathorn is an associate professor of Ecology in the Department of Environmental Sciences at The University of Toledo.
Dr. Heckathorn is an associate professor of Ecology in the Department of Environmental Sciences at The University of Toledo.
Dr. Randi Meyerson
Dr. Meyerson is the curator of mammals at the Toledo Zoo and chairs the Polar Bear Species Survival Plan for the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
Dr. Meyerson is the curator of mammals at the Toledo Zoo and chairs the Polar Bear Species Survival Plan for the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
Polar Bears International
Polar Bears International (PBI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the worldwide conservation of the polar bear and its habitat through research, stewardship and education.
Polar Bears International (PBI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the worldwide conservation of the polar bear and its habitat through research, stewardship and education.
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum is a leader in imaginative and interactive learning experiences whose goal is to increase science literacy; enhance public interest in math, science and technology issues; to promote knowledge of career opportunities and choices; and to create a social learning forum.
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum is a leader in imaginative and interactive learning experiences whose goal is to increase science literacy; enhance public interest in math, science and technology issues; to promote knowledge of career opportunities and choices; and to create a social learning forum.
Target Audience
Middle and senior high school science teachers and students
Staff, faculty and students at area institutes for higher learning
Zoo staff and volunteers (including board members)
Zoo members
Anyone from the general public who would like to learn more about climate change
Staff, faculty and students at area institutes for higher learning
Zoo staff and volunteers (including board members)
Zoo members
Anyone from the general public who would like to learn more about climate change
Symposium Schedule
9:00AM – 9:05AM
Welcome and Introduction
Mr. Jeff Sailer - Executive Director, Toledo Zoo
Welcome and Introduction
Mr. Jeff Sailer - Executive Director, Toledo Zoo
9:05AM – 9:25AM
Global Climate Change: An “Inconvenient Truth” meets the “Inconvenienced Mind”
Dr. Lonnie Thompson - Ohio State University
Global Climate Change: An “Inconvenient Truth” meets the “Inconvenienced Mind”
Dr. Lonnie Thompson - Ohio State University
9:30AM – 9:50AM
Global Climate Change: What Is It? How Will It Affect Us? Can We Reduce the Impact By Our Actions?
Dr. Andy Jorgensen - University of Toledo
Global Climate Change: What Is It? How Will It Affect Us? Can We Reduce the Impact By Our Actions?
Dr. Andy Jorgensen - University of Toledo
9:55AM – 10:25AM
Demonstration
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
Demonstration
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
10:25AM – 10:55AM
Lunch Break (complimentary pizza and beverages will be served in the Museum of Science’s Great Hall)
11:00AM – 11:30AM
Panel Discussion on Climate Change
Live via videoconference from Churchill, Manitoba, Canada
Polar Bears International
Lunch Break (complimentary pizza and beverages will be served in the Museum of Science’s Great Hall)
11:00AM – 11:30AM
Panel Discussion on Climate Change
Live via videoconference from Churchill, Manitoba, Canada
Polar Bears International
11:35AM – 11:55AM
Effects of Global Warming on Plants
Dr. Scott Heckathorn - University of Toledo
Effects of Global Warming on Plants
Dr. Scott Heckathorn - University of Toledo
12:00PM – 12:15PM
Polar Bears and Climate Change
Dr. Randi Meyerson – Toledo Zoo
Polar Bears and Climate Change
Dr. Randi Meyerson – Toledo Zoo
12:15PM – 12:30PM
Wrap Up, Q and A
Mr. Mitch Magdich – Toledo Zoo
Wrap Up, Q and A
Mr. Mitch Magdich – Toledo Zoo
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