The EAPS three-day exploration program in Extreme Weather and Climate showcases some of the most interesting and challenging aspects of weather and climate research.
http://web.mit.edu/deaps/weather
Schedule Note: All room numbers pertain to the Green Building (# 54)
4:30 Meet in rm 1827 for registration
5:00 Activity 1: Height of the Green Building
6:30 Barbeque dinner at Walker Building (# 50) patio/lawn
7:30 Discussion of afternoon activities
8:00 Ice-cream in Boston
9:00 Breakfast: rm 317
9:30 - 10:30 Talk by Prof Kerry Emanuel on Extreme Weather and Climate: rm 317
11:00 - 12:30 Activity 2: Hurricane flow: rm 1527 and 1623
2:30 - 2:00 Lunch and tour of MIT with undergraduate TAs
2:00 - 3:30 Activity 2 (continued) : rm 1527 and 1623
3:30 - 4:00 Coffee break
4:00 - 5:30 Discussion of Activity 2 in rm 317
5:30 Leave for dinner at Fire+Ice (Harvard Square)
7:00 - Social activities in Harvard Square
9:00 Breakfast: 317 (Bring your luggage with you)
9:15 - 10:00 Talk by students (accompanied by breakfast): rm 317
10:00 - 10:30 Talk by Dr Jeff Scott on Climate Models: 317
10:30 - 12:00 Activity 3: Climate/General circulation : rm 1527
12:00 - 1:30 Lunch and get ready to leave 1:30 meet in rm 317
2:00 Depart for lodge at base of Mt. Washington (New Hampshire)
6:30 Dinner and overnight stay at Dana Place Inn
8:00+ Evening activities: Astronomy exploration
8:00 - 9:00 Breakfast at lodge
9:00 - 12:00 Activity 4: Ascent to Mt. Washington and observations of the area
12:00 - 2:00 Lunch at summit and tour of Mt. Washington Observatory
2:00 - 5:00 Hike to the Alpine garden or "Geology" at the top
5:00 - 6:30 Descent
6:30 Depart for Boston, dinner on the way
10:00 Adjourn