SCIENCE AT NIGHT: Climate scientist Tom DiLiberto will present a virtual talk, “Demystifying Climate Change,” from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. as part of the ongoing Science at Night lecture series sponsored by the Department of Biology.

Recent climate events have us all wondering what the future holds for our homes and communities. Please join us for an evening Climate 101 talk with expert Tom DiLiberto, who will dispel myths, answer questions, and share best practices and solutions for a changing climate that can help build resilient communities.

DiLiberto is a climate scientist and public affairs specialist in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Office of Communications, and the star and creator of NOAA’s first ever cartoon series “Teek and Tom explore planet Earth,” a five-part series coming out in October. He works on strategic communications, especially related to climate science, and is a well-regarded public speaker on weather and climate. His scientific area of expertise is on El Niño and La Niña. He previously served as the climate scientist for NOAA’s Climate.gov.

In addition to his work at NOAA, DiLiberto will serve as the lead for the Department of State’s U.S. Center at the upcoming United Nations climate change conference COP29. He previously served as emcee of the U.S. Center at COP21 — where the Paris Agreement was forged — COP22, COP26, COP27, and COP28. As lead and emcee, he helps organize and runs the U.S. government’s public outreach space during the negotiations.