Speakers Bureau: Evening 2

The Yale Peabody Museum Speakers Bureau features informative and fun science talks from Yale University graduate student experts. Students in the program worked with the Peabody to hone their skills in science communication to bridge the gap between scientific research and public curiosity.

Riley Wahedra, Earth on Fire: Wildfires Across our Planet

What do natural wildfires look like and what are their roles in different ecosystems? In her talk, Riley will help people interpret information about wildfires from both a human and scientific perspective.

Jon Gewirtzman, Trees: Nature's Unexpected Methane Machines

How do trees, and the hidden world of microbes living inside them, contribute to methane emissions? In his talk, Jon will explore how these microbes may matter for the health of our forests and our climate.

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