Photo by Donna Coveney, MIT News Office

Speaker: Kerry A. Emanuel '76, Professor of Atmospheric Sciences, EAPS MIT

Analysis of historical records of hurricane activity reveals large variability from one decade to the next. How much of this variability is random, how much can be said to be part of natural, regional or global climate fluctuations (such as El Nino), and how much is tied to man-made global climate change? These are important questions, as their answers bear on the pressing question of how hurricane activity might change over the next century. I will review the evidence that hurricane activity is closely linked to sea surface temperature and then examine the various environmental processes that cause sea surface temperature to change, focusing on the role of human-induced climate change.

Location for all 2007-8 BSS talks: Le Méridien Cambridge (formerly called Hotel@MIT)

No online purchases can be made on 3/4/08, so people who wish to attend should purchase their tickets at the door at 5:30 PM on 3/4/08, and pay $80pp for MITCOB members and $90pp for non-members in cash or check.

Rsvp : https://alum.mit.edu/smarTrans/user/Register.dyn?eventID=16304&groupID=146

The December BSS sold out a week in advance, so register early to ensure your spot!

Cost:
Paid by 2/27, MIT Club of Boston Member+1 guest: $62.50 per person
Paid by 2/27, Non-Members: $72.50 per person
Paid by 2/27, Corporate Table for 8: $475 per table
Paid by 2/27, MIT10/Young Alum Member-Just Dessert: $15 per person
Paid by 2/27, MIT10/Young Alum Non-Member-Just Dessert: $20 per person

Paid After Deadline (i.e., between 2/28 and 3/3) Member: $75 per person
Paid After Deadline (i.e., between 2/28 and 3/3) Non-Member: $85 per person

3/4 Walk-in Member: $80 per person
3/4 Walk-in Non-Member: $90 per person

We can only accommodate special dietary requests communicated to us by 2/27/08.

PARKING

Attendees may park for free at the Winsor St. Lot after 5 PM.