It's Getting Hot in Here: Mapping Urban Heat Islands in Atlanta
Event Information
About this Event
Join the UrbanHeatATL team on March 23rd at 7:30pm for an online discussion with expert panelists about the science of urban heat islands, their relationship to climate change, and environmental justice. Discuss solutions ranging from urban greenspaces to energy equity with community and climate experts who are advancing climate justice through a lens of racial justice and equity. Learn how community scientists, including local students and community members, are mapping temperature extremes throughout Atlanta with high-tech DIY sensors. Explore our preliminary data, learn how to get involved, and make your voice heard!
The Experts:
- Dr. Marshall Shepherd | Georgia Athletic Association Distinguished Professor, University of Georgia; Director, University of Georgia Atmospheric Sciences Program; Host, Weather Geeks, The Weather Channel
- Dr. Jeremy Hoffman | Chief Scientist, Science Museum of Virginia; Affiliate Faculty, Virginia Commonwealth University
- Dr. Jalonne White-Newsome | CEO/Founder, Empowering a Green Environment and Economy, LLC; Adjunct Professor, George Washington University
- Dr. Mildred McClain | Executive Director, Harambee House/Citizens For Environmental Justice; Just Energy Community Organizer, Partnership for Southern Equity
- Chandra Farley (moderator) | Just Energy Director, Partnership for Southern Equity
Date & Time:
- March 23, 2021 | 7:30pm
Location:
- This event is fully online!
What is UrbanHeatATL?
Our UrbanHeatATL team is lending DIY temperature sensors to 20 students each from Georgia Tech and Spelman College, who are collecting temperature data starting in March, as part of the 2021 Atlanta Science Festival. Why? Extreme heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the United States, more than hurricanes and tornadoes combined. Disproportionately affecting the most vulnerable community members, heat extremes are particularly deadly in densely populated urban centers such as Atlanta. In many other cities, maximum urban heating often occurs in locations that reflect the compound impacts of historic racism, including redlining.
Who is UrbanHeatATL?
The UrbanHeatATL team is a collaboration between the Spelman College Environmental and Health Sciences Program, the West Atlanta Watershed Alliance, the Partnership for Southern Equity, the Georgia Tech Center for Serve-Learn-Sustain, and the Georgia Tech Global Change Program. The project will launch as part of the Atlanta Science Festival.
Event Details:
The Experts:
- Dr. Marshall Shepherd
- Dr. Jeremy Hoffman
- Dr. Jalonne White-Newsome
- Dr. Mildred McClain
- Moderated by Chandra Farley
Date & Time:
- March 23, 2021 | 7:30pm
Location:
- This event is fully online!
