Atmosphere-Ocean Interactions & Climate Modeling
2008 Exploration Seminar in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Program Director:  J. Nathan Kutz (Applied Mathematics)
Dates of Instruction:  August 19 to September 15

**THIS PROGRAM IS FULL AND NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS**

Climate change is recognized as one of the leading scientific problems of our generation. Indeed, the impact of climate change now pervades both scientific and political discussions throughout the world. The University of Washington is one of the leading institutions in the world attempting to address this issue from a methodical and scientific point of view. Specifically, the University of Washington offers a great variety of degree programs related to Climate Change through departments and programs at the University. Programs in Atmospheric Sciences, Earth and Space Sciences, and Oceanography focus on the physical processes related to climate change. If you are interested in effects on ecosystems and/or human societies, you may want to consider studies in Biology, Forest Resources, Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, or Anthropology. The Evans School of Public Affairs and the School of Marine Affairs offer programs specifically addressing environmental policy issues, including climate change, while if you are looking for studies on adapting to climate change you may want to consider programs in Civil and Environmental Engineering, or a program in Architecture and Urban Planning.

The aim of this program is to provide an intensive experience in the mathematical sciences which highlights some of the scientific models being considered for understanding global weather patterns and climate dynamics.

Further program information can be found at: www.amath.washington.edu/~kutz/brazil2008.html

Participants may choose to earn 3 credits of AMATH 383 with 2 credits of AMATH 450 (NW), or 5 credits of CHID 472 Latin America Study Abroad (I&S). Participants should check with their advisors to determine how these credits may be best applied toward departmental requirements.

Student costs:
$1,790 Program Fee
$200 IPE Fee
Additional costs include round-trip travel to Brazil, visa, health insurance, vaccines, some meals, course materials, and personal expenses.

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