Climate Change and Flood Risk

Title: Climate Change and Flood Risk

Date: Thursday, September 26th

Time: 12:00 – 2:00 PM EST

Hybrid:
Either in-person at Columbia University’s Innovation Hub at 2276 12th Avenue, 2nd floor, Tang Family Hall, New York, NY (please note registration is required) or via Zoom (details provided upon registration).

Panelists:
– George Deodatis, Vice Dean of Research for Columbia Engineering, Santiago and Robertina Calatrava Family Professor of Civil Engineering and Professor of Earth and Environmental Engineering, Columbia University
– Candace Agonafir, Postdoctoral Research Scientist, Columbia Water Center
– Fatoumata Camara, SP^2 Science Pathways Scholar, Barnard College
– Adam Nayak, PhD Student, Earth and Environmental Engineering, Columbia University

Facilitator:
Savannah Thais, Associate Research Scientist, Data Science Institute, Columbia University

Abstract:
Learning the Earth with Artificial Intelligence & Physics (LEAP) is an NSF-funded Science and Technology Center (STC) launched in 2021 with the mission to increase the reliability, utility, and reach of climate projections through the integration of climate and data sciences.

Driven by a collaboration between Columbia University, NYU, University of California Irvine, Teachers College, University of Minnesota Twin Cities, NCAR, and NASA-GISS, LEAP works with the nation’s top climate research laboratories and major computing organizations to optimally utilize the wealth of data available for climate modeling in order to better predict the future and positively impact society’s ability to adapt to climate change.

LEAP presents this interactive discussion to explore the flood risks incurred by climate change, how modeling can support communities’ efforts to adapt to climate change, and how flood risk models are being improved.

During the workshop, participants will:

1. Learn about climate data and modeling, with a focus on flood risks;
2. Have the opportunity to ask questions to Columbia University flood risk experts;
3. Contribute ideas for how climate models can address their needs.

The workshop is an open event and will include a light lunch for participants. Space is limited – please RSVP via the registration link if you will attend!