Diverse Voices: Experiences of People of Colour at the Met Office
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Join us for the third in our ‘Diverse Voices’ online series! These informal conversations will help 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 senior academics of colour about their background and journey to where they are today. Please join us to learn about our speakers’ paths to becoming Professors, and to ask any questions you may have about following in their footsteps!
Speakers
Laila Gohar, Met Office
I was born in Karachi, Pakistan and my family moved to London when I was six. I did my undergraduate and postgraduate study at Imperial College where I followed my love for the environment and physics by focusing on Atmosphere Physics in my PhD. After a post doc at the University of Reading looking at greenhouse gases and their radiative impact, I joined the Met Office and I am currently working in mitigation science and climate resilience.
Michael Lai, Met Office
Born in Hong Kong but moved to Aberystwyth in west-Wales at the tender age of nine. I went to the University of Bristol for my undergraduate, studying physics and philosophy. Not wanting to get a ‘real job’ (can’t bear the thought of a 9am start everyday) went to the University of Reading to do a PhD on understanding the drivers of North Atlantic Variability in climate models. I am now currently working in the Met Office on high resolution (towards 10km atmos – 10km ocean) global climate modelling.
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Members
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.
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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 conferences@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.
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Join us for the third in our ‘Diverse Voices’ online series! These informal conversations will help 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 senior academics of colour about their background and journey to where they are today. Please join us to learn about our speakers’ paths to becoming Professors, and to ask any questions you may have about following in their footsteps!
Speakers
Laila Gohar, Met Office
I was born in Karachi, Pakistan and my family moved to London when I was six. I did my undergraduate and postgraduate study at Imperial College where I followed my love for the environment and physics by focusing on Atmosphere Physics in my PhD. After a post doc at the University of Reading looking at greenhouse gases and their radiative impact, I joined the Met Office and I am currently working in mitigation science and climate resilience.
Michael Lai, Met Office
Born in Hong Kong but moved to Aberystwyth in west-Wales at the tender age of nine. I went to the University of Bristol for my undergraduate, studying physics and philosophy. Not wanting to get a ‘real job’ (can’t bear the thought of a 9am start everyday) went to the University of Reading to do a PhD on understanding the drivers of North Atlantic Variability in climate models. I am now currently working in the Met Office on high resolution (towards 10km atmos – 10km ocean) global climate modelling.
Registration
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN.
Registration for this event is available Virtually only.
Please note that our registration process has recently changed:
Members
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 conferences@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.