Scientific Theme: Advanced Modeling and Observing Systems

CIRES in 2006-2007: Creating a Dynamic Research Environment
Rendezvous! CIRES’ Members’ Council Symposium
The CIRES‘ Members‘ Council held its second annual research
symposium on April 10, 2007. Mirroring the purpose of the old west‘s
gathering of tribes, traders and settlers for an exchange of goods,
information and good will, the meeting was dubbed ―Rendezvous.‖
This one-day symposium featured presentations by Director Konrad
Steffen, the six associate directors, the directors of the Center for
Science and Technology Policy Research and the Education Outreach
Program, and brief introductions by the presenters of approximately 80
posters. CIRES took
advantage of the occasion
to honor the winners of
the 2007 Outstanding
Performance Awards. Two poster sessions and a luncheon rounded out
the successful day. CIRES was pleased to host not only its own
members, but also several visitors from the University and NOAA.
Organized by the Members‘ Council, this symposium continued the
tradition that began last year of bringing together CIRES members,
Fellows, and students to highlight the depth and breadth of science and
to foster scientific exchange in a stimulating setting.
Distinguished Lecture Series
CIRES promotes global perspectives by sponsoring notable speakers whose work crosses disciplinary boundaries.
The Distinguished Lecture Series features outstanding scientists, science policy makers, and science journalists who
take imaginative positions on environmental issues and can establish enduring connections after their departure.
John M. “Mike” Wallace, Joint Institute for the Study of
the Atmosphere and Ocean, University of Washington,
Seattle
―Year-to-year Variability and Long-term Trends in the
Circulation over High Latitudes‖
Prasad Gogineni, Center for Remote Sensing of Ice
Sheets, University of Kansas, Lawrence
―Synthetic Aperture Radar Imaging of Ice-bed Interface
and Radar Sounding of Fast-Flowing Glaciers‖
Stefan Hastenrath, Department of Atmospheric and
Oceanic Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison
―Variations of East African Climate, Glaciers and Lakes
over the Past Two Centuries‖
Amanda Lynch, School of Geography and Environmental
Science, Monash University, Australia
―A Factorial Analysis of Storm Surge Flooding in Barrow,
Alaska: An Adaptation Study‖
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