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When a Salamander Speaks: Amphibian Responses to Climate Change in the Rocky Mountains
When a Salamander Speaks: Amphibian Responses to Climate Change in the Rocky Mountains
Upcoming on-site and virtual lecture:
Mon., Feb. 24
7–9 p.m.
Register for the free lecture! 
Presenter
Dr. Howard Whiteman, Ph.D.
Commonwealth Endowed Chair of Environmental Studies
Professor, Department of Biological Sciences
Director, Watershed Studies Institute
Murray State University
Amphibians are model organisms for understanding the impacts of environmental change on living things. Because they rely on temperature, they also provide excellent study systems for understanding the effects of climate change. This is particularly true in mountain environments, where climate change has been happening more quickly than the planet as a whole. In this presentation, Dr. Whiteman will detail his long-term research on tiger salamanders in Colorado, describe what these unique salamanders tell us about dealing with a changing climate, and share how we can use that information to help humanity navigate the future.
About Howard Whiteman
Dr. Howard Whiteman is Commonwealth Endowed Chair of Environmental Studies, Director of the Watershed Studies Institute, and Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Murray State University (Murray, Kentucky). Dr. Whiteman studies evolutionary ecology and conservation biology and has conducted field and experimental research for over three decades. A native of West Mifflin and graduate of Allegheny College, he writes a biweekly column about science and the environment for five newspapers, including Pittsburgh’s own Valley Mirror.
Register for Café Sci
The event is FREE to attend, but preregistration is required ! Carnegie Science Center would like to continue to offer programs like Café Sci, Women in STEM, and others. Please consider making a donation when you register. Once you sign up, you’ll get an email confirmation. Have a question for Dr. Whiteman? You’ll be able to type your questions in the Q&A section during the presentation!
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