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Curious about how the universe actually works?

Join the experts from UBC’s Department of Physics and Astronomy to find out fun facts about everything from the Milky Way to radio waves in this new, accessible science series. All are welcome!

March: The History of Weather and the Weather of History

Unease about the weather has undoubtedly been a lasting human trait as long as humans have lived on earth. In this talk we will walk through the last 2,000 years of weather forecasting advances and technologies - from folklore to AI - and look back at cataclysmic weather events that have literally shaped human geopolitics over the past 500 years. 

Presenter: Doug McCollor is an Adjunct Professor in Atmospheric Science at UBC. Doug is a weather forecaster by trade and earlier in his career was a geophysicist. Doug holds a Bachelor’s degree in physics, a Master’s degree in geophysics, and a PhD in atmospheric science, all from UBC, and a diploma in meteorology from Dalhousie. 

Accessibility Information
VPL is committed to making our programs accessible for all. If you have an access need that we have not addressed here, please email us at info@vpl.ca.

• Flexible seating options may be available upon request
• The expected noise level is moderate
• Participants may leave the room at any time

For more information on physical access, view the Accessibility information on the Central Library page.