Diverse Voices: Celebrating Black History Month
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Join us for a Black History Month edition of our “Diverse Voices” online series! These informal conversations are helping to amplify and celebrate the diversity of scientists working in and around the field of weather and climate in the UK. In this session, we will hear from two role models for Black climate scientists. They will talk about their background and journey to where they are today. Please join us to learn about our speakers’ paths and to ask any questions you may have about following in their footsteps!
Speakers
Professor Chukwumerije Okereke, School of Policy Studies, University of Bristol, UK
Chukwumerije Okereke is Professor of Global Governance and Public Policy at the School of Policy Studies at the University of Bristol. He is a Visiting Professor at the London School of Economics (LSE) and Senior Academic Visitor at the University of Oxford, UK. Professor Okereke was previously Director of the Center for Climate Change and Developmnt at Alex Ekuweme Federal University, Nigeria and Co-Director of the Center for Climate and Justice at the University of Reading, UK. He was also previously Director of the Center for Climate Change and Development at the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment at the University of Oxford. Prof Okereke is a globally recognized scholar on global climate justice and international development.
Dr. Marian A. Osei, UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Marian earned her PhD in Meteorology and Climate Science from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Ghana. Her areas of expertise include climate change and variability, storm process analysis using climate models, streamflow and flood modeling, as well as climate adaptation and extremes. She served as a Research Fellow at UKCEH, where she explored how land-atmosphere interactions amplify climate extremes in West Africa. This research was supported by the Royal Society Newton International Fellowship. In her free time, Marian enjoys reading and watching movies.
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This meeting is part of the Royal Meteorological Society Meetings programme, open to all, from expert to enthusiast, for topical discussions on the latest advances in weather and climate. Free to attend. Non-members are welcome.
A copy of our terms and conditions can be found here.
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Join us for a Black History Month edition of our “Diverse Voices” online series! These informal conversations are helping to amplify and celebrate the diversity of scientists working in and around the field of weather and climate in the UK. In this session, we will hear from two role models for Black climate scientists. They will talk about their background and journey to where they are today. Please join us to learn about our speakers’ paths and to ask any questions you may have about following in their footsteps!
Speakers
Professor Chukwumerije Okereke, School of Policy Studies, University of Bristol, UK
Chukwumerije Okereke is Professor of Global Governance and Public Policy at the School of Policy Studies at the University of Bristol. He is a Visiting Professor at the London School of Economics (LSE) and Senior Academic Visitor at the University of Oxford, UK. Professor Okereke was previously Director of the Center for Climate Change and Developmnt at Alex Ekuweme Federal University, Nigeria and Co-Director of the Center for Climate and Justice at the University of Reading, UK. He was also previously Director of the Center for Climate Change and Development at the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment at the University of Oxford. Prof Okereke is a globally recognized scholar on global climate justice and international development.
Dr. Marian A. Osei, UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Marian earned her PhD in Meteorology and Climate Science from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Ghana. Her areas of expertise include climate change and variability, storm process analysis using climate models, streamflow and flood modeling, as well as climate adaptation and extremes. She served as a Research Fellow at UKCEH, where she explored how land-atmosphere interactions amplify climate extremes in West Africa. This research was supported by the Royal Society Newton International Fellowship. In her free time, Marian enjoys reading and watching movies.
Registration
Registration for this event is available Virtually only.
If you are a member of the Society and have an account already, please log in to your account before your register. If you are a member and don’t have an account set up already, you will need to create an account. Your username is the email address that is linked to your membership.
Non-Members
If you are not a member of the Society you will need to create an account in order to register for events.
Once you have created an account, you will be required to log in each time you would like to register for an event. You will also have access to a Dashboard area that will show which events you have registered for and past events you have attended.
Any information you provide to us will only be used by The Royal Meteorological Society and appointed representatives.
This meeting is part of the Royal Meteorological Society Meetings programme, open to all, from expert to enthusiast, for topical discussions on the latest advances in weather and climate. Free to attend. Non-members are welcome.
A copy of our terms and conditions can be found here.
If you have any queries with regards to this event or require any further information please contact us at meetings@rmets.org.
Notice of audio / video recording of RMetS Meetings and Events - By attending this meeting, you are agreeing to be part of the Society’s broadcast. Please could audience members refrain from giving their name and institution during questions at ALL Society (National, Local and SIG) meetings that are being recorded or streamed. Videoing will be restricted to speakers.
The RMetS strives to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. If you would like to discuss accessibility or request accommodations please contact conferences@rmets.org.
We take data privacy seriously. Please read the RMetS privacy policy to find out more.
