Physical Oceanographer wins Rainfall Forecasting Contest. Ray Schmitt
Rainfall forecasting models are essential for predicting droughts and floods. Ray Schmitt physical oceanographer at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, studies ocean salinity and its impact on climate change. He advocates for global expansion of forecasting techniques while addressing climate change and policy challenges.
Oceans Melting Greenland with NASA’s Josh Willis AKA Climate Elvis
Oceans Melting Greenland Ice Mission. Climate Elvis has arrived in Greenland! NASA’s Principal Investigator Josh Willis investigates ice melt and rising ocean temperatures during the day studying the interaction between the oceans and the ice. By night, he dives into the vibrant world of theater to share his research through humor and music. Josh Willis transforms into Climate Elvis, rocking and rolling with Climate Rock!
Repair Cafe North Balwyn Australia. Andrew Tynan & Anne Davey
What sentimental items do you have at home that are broken or unused? Instead of tossing them away, consider fixing them! Repair Cafes around the world help prevent waste. Event coordinator Anne Davey and Andrew Tynan founder of North Balwyn Repair Cafe in Melbourne, emphasize the importance of developing problem-solving skills in society and mending broken belongings. Also, patrons of North Balwyn Repair Cafe share experiences. (The concept originated in Amsterdam in 2009, initiated by Martine Postma, and has since promoted sustainability at a local level.)
Right To Repair Movement. Mend It Australia’s Kaz and Dan
Don’t throw it away! Fix it instead! The Right to Repair movement is gaining momentum worldwide. What happens to the broken items in your home? Kaz and Dan from Victoria, Australia, have years of experience repairing and restoring items in their shed. They are now offering their repair services at Repair Cafes throughout Melbourne and various locations in the state of Victoria.
Kurt Polzin Physical Oceanographer . Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Kurt Polzin of Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution shares his journey in oceanography, emphasizing its adventurous and individualistic nature compared to high-energy physics. He describes the anxiety of ensuring that multi-million dollar instruments return from the ocean’s depths, highlighting the tactile experience of working at sea.