Earth Observatory's Annual Open House Will Be Virtual This Fall

ORANGETOWN, NY — Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia University’s world-renowned earth and climate science research institution, will hold its annual Open House virtually this year.

The festival traditionally draws huge crowds to the campus in Palisades, New York. SEE: Don't Miss: Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory Open House. It celebrates the awesome power of earth science — from geology to meteorology to seismology — and gives you a chance for hands-on activities, amazing demonstrations, gripping exhibits and fascinating lectures in all the areas the observatory's scientists work.

Now it has been turned into a four-day online event, available to attendees around the world. It will include high-level lectures and panel discussions, along with hands-on demonstrations, interactive exhibits and tours of Lamont’s laboratories. It is aimed at all ages.

Among this year’s attractions:

• K-12 Events and Activities: At-home learning at a new level, with exciting, hands-on experiences.
• Ask a Scientist - Your turn to ask the questions you want answered.
• NEW!! Discover Lamont: A Virtual Science Adventure - An interactive journey through Lamont’s campus and field stations to learn about climate science. This “escape room-like” game will entertain, educate, and keep everyone guessing.

Interactive Earth Science Talks and Panels (not a complete list):

How We Broke the Planet's Thermostat and What to Do Next

October 19 | 11:00am-11:30am

Using Climate Forecasting Data to Improve Public Health

October 20 | 3:00pm - 4:00pm ET

Beyond Hot Headlines: Reporting the Realities of Managed Retreat

October 21 | 1:00pm - 2:30pm ET

Changing Ice, Changing Coastlines: What's Happening at the Poles

October 21 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm ET

Reading the Ocean's Diary

October 22 | 11:00a,-11:30am ET

Carbon Dioxide Present and Future

October 22| 6:00pm - 7:00pm ET

For the full schedule and registration, click here.