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CANDIDATE:  Tonima Datta Chaity ABSTRACT: The effect of melting permafrost on the Arctic climate is investigated. A simple Energy Balance model consisting of a set of differential equations describing the temperatures of air, land, and water, the concentration of carbon dioxide and methane, and the carbon stores in the soil is developed. In addition, the model incorporates seasonal variation of the solar forcing. The model uses projected carbon dioxide and methane concentrations from the Representative Carbon Pathways published by the...

Speaker: Dr. Thomas Hillen Abstract: Tulips have captivated human interest for centuries, with their vibrant colors and unique shapes. Particularly striped tulips have been highly popular, leading to the “tulipomania” in the Dutch Golden Age. But how do the tulips get their stripes? Maybe Turing can help? CV: Dr. Thomas Hillen is Professor at the University of Alberta in Canada. After his PhD in Tuebingen, Germany and postdoc positions in Salt Lake City and Tuebingen, Dr. Hillen moved to Alberta in 2001. Dr. Hillen works in...