March 18, 7-9pm | Doors @ 6PM
With Paul Loikith, PhD, Associate Professor of Weather and Climate Science at PSU.
MAR 18, 7-9PM | Doors @ 6PM | Advance tickets recommended; $8 suggested donation
Science Pubs are a casual lecture series held in two locations across Portland. Grab a drink and get comfy as you learn about cold weather climate science in What Causes A Cold Snap?
Recommended for ages 10 and over.
About the lecture:
Extreme winter cold snaps can bring a range of hazards and disruptions. Why do these extreme weather events occur and how are they changing? Come learn about the meteorological anatomy of an extreme cold snap in the Pacific Northwest and how it differs from other parts of the United States. We’ll also look at how the frequency and severity of cold snaps are changing and are expected to change in the future.
Dr. Paul Loikith is an Associate Professor of weather and climate science in the Portland State Geography Department. He is the director of the Portland State Climate Science Lab and the interim director of the Portland State Institute for Sustainable Solutions. Dr. Loikith holds a PhD in Atmospheric Science from Rutgers University and has research interests that focus on the atmospheric drivers of weather and climate extremes across the western US.
Zoom Option
If you are unable to join us in person, you can watch on zoom. You must register in advance using this link. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Questions? Email sciencepub@omsi.edu
Ticketing questions call 503.797.4000 x0
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are unable to join us in person, you can watch on zoom. You must register in advance via the ticketing page. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
To guarantee a seat at this event, we recommend you purchase your ticket in advance. Please show your ticket at the check-in table in front of the theater upon arrival.
We will always have tickets available at the door. They are first-come, first-served and admission will remain a suggested donation.
Kennedy School Theater has everything from pizza to burgers to popcorn and candy. Food and drink are welcome in the theater. No outside food or drink is allowed.
It is free to park in McMenamins Kennedy School parking lot and there is plenty of free street parking in the neighborhood.