My friends who are expert in education tell me that models, modeling, and the use of models are among the most difficult concepts to both grasp and teach. I wrote a series of blogs based on my class presentations to introduce modeling. [...]
Ledgers, Graphics, and Carvings: This is a series of articles on models. In this series, I am trying to develop a way to build a foundation for non-scientists to feel comfortable about models and their use in scientific investigation. Doing Science with [...]
Introduction – Models are Everywhere: This is a series of articles on models. In this series, I am trying to develop a way to build a foundation for non-scientists to feel comfortable about models and their use in scientific investigation. Doing Science [...]
This is a collection of blogs and editorials that I wrote at the time of the transition to President Trump Richard B (Ricky) Rood. November 5, 2016 (WU): Salience: On the Eve of the 2016 Election December 1, 2016 (EOS, AGU): Take [...]
This is a collection of websites and services that monitor or analyze the temperature of the Earth with regular, public updates. Data Collectors and Analysis: NASA: Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) Surface Temperature Analysis (GISTEMP) Make your own GISTEMP Plot NOAA: [...]
This is a collection of blogs and resources about what individuals can do about climate change. From The Complete List; What Can I Do? (4) (20130421) 1. Efficiency 2. Food 3. Alternative Energy 4. Waste Management 5. Behavior, Conservation and Reduced Use [...]
This is a collection of climate change web sites collected by me, Richard B (Ricky) Rood. It is by no means comprehensive. Plus, as climate is of growing concern, there are many other news sources arriving and a few that leave or [...]
I am asked about different climate change advocacy and information organizations. The ones listed below are ones that I have used their materials or to which I have contributed. This is collection by Richard B (Ricky) Rood. All links checked on 20201227 [...]
Climate Change: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Problem Solving (3 Credits) Instructor: Richard B. (Ricky) Rood email: rbrood@umich.edu phone: 734-647-3530 (office) office: email for appointment Meeting Time and Location: Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 - 11:30 For Winter 2023 the course is remote and [...]
This lecture was presented at the Biennale di Venezia, Italian Pavilion, on October 5, 2021. The lecture strives to make several points. As a species we have adapted to large climate change, especially at the end of the ice age. Compared to [...]