Geosciences is hosting Paul Bierman. He will be discussing his work and importance in Greenland. Pizza will be provided!
About Paul Bierman: Paul Bierman is a geoscientist, professor, and author whose work focused on the interaction of people and Earth’s dynamic surface. His research has taken him around the globe studying studied erosion in Australia, South America, Africa, the Middle East and Cuba. In Greenland, Paul and his graduate students are tracing the history of the Greenland Ice sheet over the last several million years. In New England, they’ve tracked big storms and worked to understand how glaciers shape the land. Paul is particularly interested in working at the interface between active research, education, and science literacy and works extensively in communicating science to the public using both short and long-format writing. His latest book, When the Ice is Gone, details the history and future of the Greenland Ice Sheet was one of the New Yorkers’ Best Books of 2024.
Open to all members of the public
