Yellowstone's Dynamic History

Dates: October 3-13, 2022
Meets: M, W and F from 10:00 AM to 12 N
Location: Bozeman, MT - Hope Lutheran Church
Cost: $50.00
Meets: M, W and F from 10:00 AM to 12 N
Location: Bozeman, MT - Hope Lutheran Church
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Date | Day | Time |
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10/03/2022 | Monday | 10 AM to 12 N |
10/05/2022 | Wednesday | 10 AM to 12 N |
10/07/2022 | Friday | 10 AM to 12 N |
10/13/2022 | Thursday | 10 AM to 12 N |
Please note: This course program requires membership in a 2022-2023 OLLI at MSU Membership
Description
A unique combination of volcanism, glaciation, and climate change has shaped Yellowstone, and the legacy of these powerful influences will prove important for this iconic region far into the future. This class is an introduction to the region's dynamic history, including the shifting Yellowstone hot spot and its magma chamber, the consequences of past ice ages, and the creation of the present-day ecosystem.Course Takeaways
Participants will better appreciate why Yellowstone is exciting to earth scientists worldwide and understand why Yellowstone is a true geo-ecosystem. They will also gain new insights into how geologists study past environments, history, and climate change.Scholarships
Apply for a needs-based scholarship to take this offering.
Meet the Instructors
Fee: | $50.00 |
Cathy Whitlock
Dr. Cathy Whitlock is Regents Professor Emerita in Earth Sciences at Montana State University. She is nationally and internationally recognized for her research on the environmental history of Yellowstone and her leadership activities in climate change science and outreach. She has co-authored over 225 scientific publications and is the lead author of the Montana Climate Assessment and Greater Yellowstone Climate Assessment. She is a member of the National Academy of Sciences.Date | Day | Time | Location |
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10/03/2022 | Monday | 10 AM to 12 N | Bozeman, MT - Hope Lutheran Church |
10/05/2022 | Wednesday | 10 AM to 12 N | Bozeman, MT - Hope Lutheran Church |
10/07/2022 | Friday | 10 AM to 12 N | Bozeman, MT - Hope Lutheran Church |
10/13/2022 | Thursday | 10 AM to 12 N | Bozeman, MT - Hope Lutheran Church |
For information about refunds, cancellations, minimum enrollments and more, see the Course Administration and Procedures page.
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Academic Technology and Outreach
Montana State University
P.O. Box 173860
Bozeman, MT 59717-3860
Tel: (406) 994-6550
Fax: (406) 994-7856
E-mail: ato@montana.edu
Location: 128 Barnard Hall
Director:
Kim Obbink