Come visit us at Lamont Open House
A simulated volcanic eruption at Lamont Open House.
On October 8, the public is welcome to explore world-class research facilities Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory.
Once a year, scientists at the Columbia Climate Institute’s main campus for climate and earth sciences share their work and findings through talks, tours, and hands-on experiments that are fun and engaging for the whole family.Although the activity has to Virtualization At the height of the pandemic, the campus doors are open again this year for in-person open the door.
Attendees will learn about current developments in geoscience and how our growing understanding of our planet can help protect its future. Different exhibits target different ages and educational levels, from elementary school-aged children to college students to students well-versed in earth sciences.
take a look Find out more about this year’s at some of our previous events talks and Exhibits. The lineup changes every year, but here are some notable additions:
- Turn temperature data into yarn art Tempest Project (#13)
- Play with LEGOs and lasers to see how researchers map the ocean floor (#12)
- Enjoy the immersive video of the eruption captured by drone (#10)
- Bring a soil sample or paint chips from home to test for lead. (#7)
- participate in a speech On How Poetry Expands Our Views on the Climate Crisis
there are more!
Lamont Open House is free to the public and features Suggested donation of $5. Register and learn more here.
Please note that in compliance with Columbia University’s health and safety policies, all participants in live events must be prepared to provide proof of primary vaccination against COVID-19.
