Science Distilled: The Story of the Future

Name: Science Distilled: The Story of the Future
Start: 2024-01-25T19:00:00-08:00
End: 2024-01-25T21:00:00-08:00
Location: Desert Research Institute

January 25, 2024

7:00 – 9:00pm

Ages

21+

Admission

Members: $10
Nonmembers: $15

Location

Off-site Desert Research Institute, Elizabeth West Stout Conference Center, 2215 Raggio Parkway, Reno

Join us for an enlightening look at the power of models and forecasting in keeping the public informed about critical environmental and community concerns. Explore the dynamics of urban heat and extreme weather modeling. Discover the vital role of community dashboards in presenting quality of life data and how data is being used to accurately predict education outcomes. Gain a deeper understanding of how data-driven models can help us prepare for and respond to the challenges of our changing world, all aimed at improving quality of life and creating more resilient communities.

Location: Desert Research Institute, Elizabeth West Stout Conference Center, 2215 Raggio Parkway, Reno
Times: Doors open at 6:30pm, presentation begins at 7:00pm

Featured presenters:

Dr. John Meija is Associate Research Professor, Climatology. His research makes strong emphasis on areas associated with observing, understanding, modeling, and predicting weather and climate at different spatial and temporal scales. He works on developing methods for representing uncertainty in regional models, and tailoring simulated output for impact applications.

Kylie Rowe is the Executive Director of Truckee Meadows Tomorrow, a grassroots organization that collects and publishes quality of life indicator data in northern Nevada. The mission is to enhance quality of life by providing accurate, timely and objective data as the basis for community engagement and dialogue.

JT Stark is the Data Visualization and Analytics Coordinator at Washoe County School District, the 59th largest district in the U.S. In his role at WCSD, JT supports the educational paths of over 60,000 students each year. Recent innovations created within WCSD have allowed WCSD to lead the nation in educational early warning systems, profoundly impacting the field of public education, and identifying students in need more accurately and earlier than ever.