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    Conference on Climate Research, Teaching, and Collaboration

    Third Annual Conference on Climate Research, Teaching, and Collaboration

    Thursday, Mar. 6
    10 am–4:30 pm
    Information and Technology Building
    Rackow Conference Center, Room 750

    RSVP here to reserve your spot.

    Multidisciplinary Climate Research and Teaching

    We will highlight the innovative climate research of our Baruch and CUNY faculty from the Austin W. Marxe School of Public and International Affairs, Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, and Zicklin School of Business. Presenters will share their research about the many ways in which climate change is impacting our lives. A Dean’s Panel will highlight interdisciplinary coordination. Hear from Jessica Lang, Dean, Weissman School of Arts and Sciences; Sherry Ryan, Dean, Marxe School of Public and International Affairs; and Bruce Weber, Dean, Zicklin School of Business.

    About the Program

    Climate change is an existential threat faced by our society. Addressing climate change and building resilience and sustainability requires joint effort and interdisciplinary, innovative collaboration between researchers, educators, policymakers, and the private sector. Baruch, specifically, and with its partners across CUNY, is strategically located in New York City, the world’s financial capital and tech hub, and home to more than 18 million people. Most Baruch students will make their home in NYC. They will contribute as the economic and leadership engine that will maintain NYC’s vitality.

    Baruch’s three schools—Austin W. Marxe School of Public and International Affairs, Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, and Zicklin School of Business—make the College uniquely positioned to become:

    • The CUNY climate resiliency and innovation research hub
    • A global leader in interdisciplinary climate change and sustainability business and policy innovation
    • A catalyst for a well-prepared NYC-based workforce ready to take on the opportunities of a transition to a decarbonized economy, and the challenges of climate impacts resilience.
    Goals

    The one-day conference aims to:

    1. Bring together Baruch faculty members across the three schools to showcase their work: Marxe, Weissman, and Zicklin faculty pioneers in the research and teaching of climate change and environmental sustainability.
    2. Consider opportunities for climate change, environmental sustainability research, and teaching collaboration.
    3. Provide a platform for a dialogue between Baruch, other CUNY climate faculty, regulators, private sector leaders, and local thought leaders.
    4. Provide a platform for an exchange of ideas focused on critical research needs and the preparation of knowledgeable Baruch graduates ready to bring data-based, climate change insights to NYC through innovation and leadership.
    5. Provide a venue to convene Baruch faculty associated with the Climate Studies Research Cluster and raise awareness of the cluster’s existence.
    Agenda

    Registration

    9:45–10:10 am

    Welcome

    10:10–10:15 am

    • Linda Essig, Provost, Baruch College, CUNY
    • Chester Zarnoch, Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, Baruch College, CUNY

    Group 1: Research Presentations

    10:15–11:15 am

    • Refining Carbon Isotope Proxies for Paleo pCO₂: Advances and Challenges in Climate Reconstruction, Ana Gonzalez-Nayeck, Assistant Professor, Natural Sciences
    • The Role of Disturbance in Ant Behavioral Biodiversity and Invasive Potential, Sarah Bengston, Assistant Professor, Natural Sciences
    • From the Classroom to Alice’s Rabbit Hole in Wonderland: Curious Nature Exhibit, Sochuiwon Priscilla, PhD Candidate, CUNY Graduate Center
    • Celebrating Five Years of the Susan Locke Seminar, Chester Zarnoch, Professor, Natural Sciences

    Break

    11:15–11:30 am

    Group 2: Research Presentations

    11:25 am–12:10 pm

    • Permaculture, Potatoes, and Peas: Climate and Culture Considerations in Writing 2150, Evelyn Adler, Adjunct Professor, English
    • Toward a Political Ecology of Insect Conservation in Agricultural Landscapes, Ben Iuliano, Doctoral Lecturer, Natural Sciences
    • The Power of Framing: How Labeling Influences Plant-Based Food Choices in the U.S., Patrycja Sleboda, Assistant Professor, Psychology

    Deans’ Panel: Interdisciplinary Collaboration

    12:10–1:15 pm

    Moderator: Samantha McBride, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Public Affairs

    • Jessica Lang, Dean of the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences
    • Sherry Ryan, Marxe Dean
    • Bruce Weber, Dean, Zicklin School of Business

    Lunch

    1:15 –2:10 pm

    Group 3: Research Presentations

    2:10–2:55 pm

    • Extreme Weather and Mortality of Vulnerable Urban Populations: An Examination of Temperature and Unclaimed Deaths in New York City, Frank Heiland, Professor, Public Affairs and Selen Özdoğan, PhD Student, Economics, CUNY Graduate Center
    • Disaster Displacement in the U.S., Deborah Balk, Professor, Public Affairs and Jenna Tipaldo, PhD Student, Environmental and Planetary Health Sciences, CUNY School of Public Health
    • Establishing a Weather Station Network in India Covering Eight States – Public Diplomacy in Action, Neal Phillip, Professor & Chairperson and Paramita Sen, Lecturer, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, and Environmental Sciences, Bronx Community College

    Break

    2:55–3:05 pm

    Group 4: Research Presentations

    3:05–4:05 pm

    • Health and Climate Benefits of Solar Photovoltaic in European Countries and the Role of Imports, Gange He, Assistant Professor, Public Affairs
    • Understanding The World Bank’s Role in Climate Finance, Asli Leblebicioglu, Associate Professor, Public Affairs
    • Saving the Environment Through Corporate Governance: “Real ESG” as a Cure for Democracy’s Failings, David Rosenberg, Associate Professor, Law
    • Climate and the Food-Energy-Water-Waste Nexus: From the Viewpoint of Waste, Samantha McBride, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Public Affairs

    Closing Remarks

    4:05–4:15 pm

    • Chester Zarnoch, Weissman School of Arts and Sciences

     

    Registration

    RSVP here to reserve your spot.

    2023 Video Archive
    • Part I: Research and Teaching: Climate and Sustainability
    • Part II: Research and Teaching: Climate and Sustainability
    • Part III: Deans’ Panel: Interdiscplinary Collaboration
    • Part IV: Firm Outcomes

    Thanks to the Office of the Provost for its sponsorship of this program.


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