Speaker
Dr. Bob Charlson, Emeritus Professor of Atmospheric
Science, University of Washington
Date
Tuesday, December 11, 2001
Meeting Topic
Svante Arrhenius did the first calculations on the greenhouse effect because he thought the ice ages were due to low CO2. He was
right. However, he did them in 1896, manually, and it took a year and a half.)
You've read about it in the newspapers - is global warming
occurring due to people? - now is your chance to hear from an expert.
About the Speaker
Robert J. Charlson is a Professor Emeritus of the Atmospheric Sciences and
Chemistry Departmens at the University of Washington. He is co-author or editor
of 8 books, author of 196 scientific papers, and has had 6 patents awarded.
Numerous honors have been bestowed on him, including the King Carl XVI Gustaf
Professor of Environmental Scient, 1999-2000, Sweden, Gerbier-Mumm Award of the
World Meterorological Association (with others), 1988; Charlson is a Fellow of
several scientific societies. He is an expert in the effect of clouds and
aerosols on climate warming, and in a recent article with John Seinfeld
(chemical engineering professor at Cal Tech) reported that one of the major
uncertainties in climate warming forecasts is insufficient knowledge of the
effect of clouds and particulates on global warming. His most recent book (ed.
with J. Heintzenberg) is Aerosol Forcing of Climate, Wiley, 1995. One of his
recent papers is titled: "Avoiding circular logic in climate
modeling". This should be an interesting talk about a topic that is of
great current interest, and one that your neighbors have probably asked you
about.
MEETING
LOCATION
Ivar's Acres of Clams
On the Seattle waterfront at Pier 54
Seattle, WA 98104-1028
(206) 624-6852 (do not use this number for reservations)
DIRECTIONS
to Ivar's:
From the South: Take 1-5 North to the Madison Street Exit.
Exit and make a left at the Madision Street signal light. This will be a
one-way street down the hill to Alaska Way. Make a right turn to Ivar's on
Pier 54.
From the North: Take I-5 South to James Street Exit. Exit and take James Street
to Yesler. Make a right on Yesler and go to Alaska Way. Make a right on Alaska
Way and go North two blocks to Pier 54.
Ivar's Acres of Clams has free street parking after 6:00 p.m.
Schedule
6
p.m. Social Hour
7
p.m. Dinner
8
p.m. Speaker
Menu Choices
1. Shrimp and Crab Stuffed Cod - Baked in a light wine and
tomato sauce and served with Northwest style rice
2. Chicken with Chipotle Barbecue Sauce - Washington grown
breast of chicken charbroiled and basted with a chipotle pepper barbecue
sauce and served with garlic mashed potatoes
Both entrees include Clam Chowder and seasonal vegetables, fresh sourdough
rolls and choice of coffee or tea.
Cost
$25
NOTES
1. Please pay by check made out to Puget Sound Section
AIChE, or bring exact change.
2. For reservations:
