A discussion with Dean Peter Trapa and Dr. Bill Anderegg on how the College of Science is creating solutions to Utah's challenges.

If recent months are any indication, the world needs ambitious, cutting-edge science more than ever. Join Peter Trapa, the Dean of the College of Science, as he highlights how the College is meeting the needs of Utah and our world. Dean Trapa will discuss research highlights, new initiatives, and ambitious opportunities for our community of scientists and mathematicians. Learn how the College is engaging students, starting from their first day on campus, in research labs and providing a framework for continued scientific discovery for the next generation.

Following Dean Trapa, hear from Dr. Bill Anderegg on how his research on western forests is making a significant impact on our landscape, and how his work is helping to preserve the west's majestic forests from the threats of wildfires, drought, and our changing climate. Dr. Anderegg strives to understand the future of the Earth's forests in a changing climate - massive mortality events of many tree species in the last decade prompt concerns that drought, insects, and wildfire may devastate forests in the coming decades. Widely published, Anderegg studies how drought and climate change affect forest ecosystems, including tree physiology, species interactions, carbon cycling, and biosphere-atmosphere feedbacks.

This event promises to educate and engage you on how science continues to create solutions, and how the University of Utah is leading the way.