1. BSA Distinguished Lecture

    "What Are Climate Models Good For?"

    Presented by Gavin Schmidt, NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies

    Tuesday, April 28, 2015, 4:30 pm
    Berkner Hall Auditorium

    Hosted by: Peter Wanderer

    Climate simulations are fundamental for understanding the emergent patterns of the climate systems, attribution of past climate change and for projections of the future. But how are they constructed and how do we assess their skill and credibility? I will discuss the use and misuse of climate models and demonstrate that they are indeed good for something(s).