HCI and data science research towards development of a public climate observatory: The view from Toronto

Join Professor Soden as he examines why three decades of rapid technological advancement, spanning satellite imagery, urban sensors, GIS, and machine learning, have yet to translate into effective implementations of climate action. He will draw on human-computer interaction and science & technology studies to rethink how we use climate data, as well as discuss his work on the development of a public climate observatory for the City of Toronto.

When: Tuesday, March 24th, 1PM–2PM

Where: E5 - 6127

Bio: Professor Robert Soden is an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science and School of Environment at the University of Toronto, whose work is improving the data and information that experts, governments, and communities use to respond to climate change and disaster. His current projects include redesigning the data and indicators used to support monitoring progress towards urban resilience, ethnography and design research into improving the accessibility of severe weather risk communication, and the development of equitable climate and disaster risk models.

Follow-up student round table discussion with prof. Robert Soden

When: Tuesday, March 24th, 2:30PM - 3:30PM

Where: E5 - 6111

This event is open to Waterloo graduate and undergraduate students.

An opportunity for students to engage in a small-group discussion with Professor Soden about his work and the role of HCI and data science in climate change risk management.

Please register here for the student round table discussion: https://forms.gle/cjdRAAMMUbpX1r887

This event is part of the Accelerating Climate Change Education for the Next Generation of Professionals (ACE) project.