Mark your calenders for Thursdays GO2030 speakers NDSU’s and Fargo’s own Dr. Kevin McCaul Dean of Science and Math and Dr. Allan Ashworth reknowned Arctic explorer will show some of the results from the research that been done and how we deal with what that scientific research tells us.
Dr. Kevin McCaul
“Who Believes in Global Warming … and Why?â€
In this presentation, Allan Ashworth, University Distinguished Professor of geology, will discuss research findings that persuade him global warming is here and that humans have contributed to the problem. Then Kevin McCaul, dean of the College of Science and Math and professor of psychology, will share research that indicates enormous group differences in whether people “believe†in the problem of global warming.
The Science Café will conclude with both presenters discussing with the audience why the group differences exist and how to close the gap in beliefs about global warming.
Allan Ashworth is one of the stars of the award winning documentary “Ice Peopleâ€and also has a glacier in Antarctica named after him.
26 May 2011 – 7:00pm
Fargo City Hall, Commission Room
209 N. 3rd Street
Dr. Allan Ashworth
University Distinguished Professor,  NDSU
Dr. Kevin McCaul
Dean of Science and Mathematics, NDSU
Social Psychology and Climate
Dr. McCaul and Dr. Ashworth will discuss energy efficiency, water issues, and climate change from a local and regional perspective.
Hope to see you at this event and on Mind Mixer to share your ideas
