Communicating the complicated science of climate change is no
easy endeavor. Countless people have tried, ranging from Al Gore to the
National Academy of Sciences. But sometimes people from outside
government and science can provide us with fascinating insights into
subjects that seem too difficult to navigate.
In this special event, coinciding with Climate Week NYC 2011, Science & the City is bringing Paul D. Miller, a.k.a. DJ Spooky, together with top environmental scientists and Andrew Revkin of The New York Times, to present an artist's view of the scientific story behind climate change and Antarctica.
In this truly rare experience, audience members will get to listen
live to a new string quartet composed by DJ Spooky that is based on
scientific data and imagery generated through the study of ice in
Antarctica. These "acoustic portraits" of ice also draw on the work
Miller did with renowned scientists like Brian Greene to create a new
vision of Antarctica and climate change as highlighted in his recently
published The Book of Ice.
Following this live performance, Andrew Revkin of The New York Times
will moderate a panel discussion with top scientists, including
climatologist Gavin Schmidt, that will give you a scientific perspective
on the meaning behind the climate science referenced in the music, and
the creative ways we can help engage the public in the complicated but
consequential science of climate change.
Don't miss this unique evening of storytelling, science, music, and art.

A reception and book signing will follow the performance and panel discussion.