The U.S. National Science Foundation National Center for Atmospheric Research (NSF NCAR) invites you to the Mesa lab for an Explorer Series lecture, “Antarctic ecosystems: From Microscopic Plants to Penguins” on Wednesday, November 12 from 7:00-8:30 pm (MT). 

This event will be a live hybrid webcast with options to attend in person at the NSF NCAR Mesa Laboratory or virtually. Please register and tell us if you will be attending in person or online. This will allow you to receive email reminders. If you’re attending virtually, an email will have the link to the webcast and details on how to participate. 

Event Summary

The Antarctic is undergoing rapid systemic change, marked by significant reductions in frozen water, including glaciers, ice shelves and sheets, and sea ice. This unprecedented transformation will have profound impacts on polar ecosystems, affecting life from phytoplankton to penguins and, ultimately, people. 

In this NSF NCAR Explorer Series lecture, Dr. Kristen Krumhardt and Dr. Alice DuVivier explore how Earth System Models (ESMs) are used to investigate polar ecosystem change. They also discuss possible implications for people and animals in these regions and policy considerations to help protect vulnerable ecosystems.

Free public event recommended for ages 12+

For more information and to watch archived lectures, visit the NSF NCAR Explorer Series webpage.

We look forward to seeing you there!