international polar year & climate change symposium march 6 - 7 young scholars to participate in dialogue
(december 8, 2008 - thunder bay, on) the polar north, canada's last frontier, is experiencing an unprecedented transformation. the polar sea is thawing, opening up the arctic ocean to ice-free conditions for longer and longer periods.
according to a world wildlife fund report released on april 24, "recently observed changes are happening at rates significantly faster than predicted," and the melting of arctic sea ice and the greenland ice sheet "was found to be severely accelerated, now even prompting expert scientists to discuss whether both may be close to their 'tipping point.'" polar issues, especially those related to global warming, are increasingly becoming a main focus of scientific inquiry, as significant changes are sure to have a major effect on global conditions.
international polar year (ipy), a large scientific programme centred on the arctic and the antarctic from march 2007 to march 2009, has galvanized polar research around the globe. organized through the international council for science (icsu) and the world meteorological organization (wmo), it involves over 200 projects (several led by canadians), with thousands of scientists from over 60 nations examining a wide range of physical, biological, and social research topics. the aim is to educate and involve the public, and to help train the next generation of engineers, scientists, and leaders.
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will commemorate ipy with a two-day national symposium and poster session on "the ecological and evolutionary implications of climate change." the canadian institute of ecology and evolution at the university of toronto has joined with the centre for northern studies as a junior sponsor for the event. the symposium, organized by lakehead's research chair in northern studies, dr. douglas morris, "will highlight 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜
's position as a leader in northern research," says the chair of the northern studies committee, dr. harvey lemelin. "the symposium will begin on friday, march 6, 2009 with a morning poster session on northern research, followed by a welcome address, and a scientific plenary session showcasing six of canada's most acclaimed scientists involved in northern ecological research."
a public evening session entitled "perspectives on ecology and evolution under global warming" will be opened to the public as well as local and national media. this session will begin at 7:30 p.m. and will be followed by a social gathering, where participants will be encouraged to engage in dialogue with the keynote speakers.
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from seven canadian universities will present and discuss their research. this session will be followed by a workshop aimed at determining future priorities for arctic research.
media: dr. harvey lemelin and dr. douglas morris are available for media interviews. for more information or to arrange interview times, please contact lisa pelot, communications officer, at 343-8177, or commun@lakeheadu.ca
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