Past Activities
We believe everyone has the right to know the real facts about climate change. We are Changing the climate conversation by engaging with the public and encouraging current and upcoming scientists to do the same. Here are some examples of the activities we are engaging in.
2026
may monthly speaker series: dr. ellen peters
Delivered a presentation to The Climate Consensus entitled “ From evidence to action: Using behavioral science to communicate climate change and health”
2026
april monthly speaker series: Candy Peterson & Dr. Rolf Peterson
Delivered a presentation to The Climate Consensus entitled “ For the Love of an Island”
2026
oral presentation and tabling at 51st annual northeast storms conference
Empowering Climate Communicators: The Climate Consensus’s Role in Supporting Climate Engagement and Outreach
Double Tree by Hilton
Burlington, Vermont
Vermont State University-Lyndon
2026
oral presentation and tabling at student climate action summit
Empowering Climate Communicators: How the GMU Chapter of The Climate Consensus Supports Climate Engagement and Outreach
University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, Virginia
George Mason University
2026
march monthly speaker series: erin hudson
Delivered a presentation to The Climate Consensus entitled “Seafood in Flux: Science, Sustainability, and Your Power as a Consumer”
2026
february monthly speaker series: Dr. David Wagner
Delivered a presentation to The Climate Consensus on Insect Declines in the Anthropocene: Death by a Thousand Cuts
2026
january monthly speaker series: ting waymouth and gabrielle walton
Delivered a presentation to The Climate Consensus on Grassroots Climate Organizing and Lobbying: Putting People Power in Practice From the Local to National Level
2025
december monthly speaker series: grace dines
Delivered a presentation to The Climate Consensus on public engagement with the Kentucky Mesonet
2025
ams webinar collaboration: Blogospheric Science 101: Building Your Voice in the Atmospheric Arena
The aim of this webinar is to help participants learn how experienced blog writers in diverse atmospheric science backgrounds develop compelling posts, from the idea stage to the final polish. Panelists will share insights into what makes a blog post engaging, the key things to keep in mind while writing, and their general perspective on science communication through blogging.
2025
guest speaker event: climate action spotlight
In collaboration with the Student Environmental Justice Alliance (SEJA), the GMU chapter of TCC hosted a guest speaker from the Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN), the largest and oldest grassroots organization dedicated exclusively to fighting for bold and just solutions to climate change in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC.
Fairfax, VA
George Mason University
2025
oral presentation at great lakes atmospheric sciences program
Empowering Climate Communicators: The Climate Consensus’s Role in Supporting Climate Engagement and Outreach
SUNY Oswego
Oswego, NY
Vermont State University-Lyndon
2025
november monthly speaker series: dr. patrik michaelson
Delivered a presentation to The Climate Consensus titled “Mass Support for Conserving 30% of the Earth by 2030: Experimental Evidence from Five Continents”
2025
succulent giveaway and presentation at 18th annual vermont energy climate action network (VECAN) conference
Discussed how TCC has engaged with communities across Vermont to talk about climate change science to anyone who is willing to listen. Examples were provided of different events that TCC has done in the past, like upcycled planters and climate jeopardy, to public forums and group conversations.
Lake Morey Resort
Fairlee, Vermont
Vermont State University- Lyndon
2025
outreach and tabling at 3rd annual climate action conference
Spoke to local community members about local and global climate change impacts, played “Climate Jeopardy”, and gave out stickers, tote bags, and flyers. Members also attended a variety of talks from local elected officials and climate policy makers on the impact of climate change on water resources, from the oceans and Chesapeake Bay to the Potomac River and local streams.
Lake Braddock Secondary School
Burke, Virginia
George Mason University
2025
October monthly speaker series: bernadette woods placky
Delivered a presentation to The Climate Consensus entitled "Climate Matters: translating science into stories"
2025
september monthly speaker series: dr. kerry stewart
Gave a talk to the Climate Consensus on the topic “Pushing Species to the Brink: the Impact of Human Activity on the World’s Birds and Strategies for Conservation”
2025
may monthly speaker series: Dr. renee mcpherson
Spoke to the Climate Consensus about using the National Climate Assessment as a way to Communicate about Climate Change
2025
APRIL monthly speaker series: Feleecia Guillen
Spoke to the Climate Consensus about “Building Power for Campus Climate Action: Youth-Led Organizing, Divestment, Advocacy & Student Leadership at the University of New Mexico”
2025
outreach and tabling at elementary school stem night
Educated elementary school students at Little Run Elementary School about meteorology and climate change science using hand-made paper globes and eye-catching computer graphics
Fairfax, VA
George Mason University
2025
oral presentation and tabling at 50th northeastern storm conference
Section on “Weather, Climate and Society”
Empowering Climate Communicators: The Climate Consensus’s Role in Supporting Climate Engagement and Outreach
Albany, NY
2025
Stand up for Science Rally
Rallied in support of federal workers, and expressed gratitude for the service they perform everyday to protect life and property.
Burlington, VT
Vermont State University- Lyndon
2025
march monthly speaker series: dr. Dr. Dolly Na-Yemeh and Amelia Cook
Spoke to The Climate Consensus about effective climate communication with Tribal Nations, using the Climate Literacy Guide as a framework
2025
FEBRUARY MONTHLY SPEAKER SERIEs: DR. CArlos nobre
Spoke to The Climate Consensus about the tipping point of the Amazon rainforest, and an urgent need for Nature-Based solutions
2025
oral presentation at 2025 ams annual meeting
Presentation at Annual meeting as part of session on Climate Literacy and Communication
Empowering Climate Communicators: The Climate Consensus’s Role in Supporting Climate Engagement and Outreach
New Orleans, LA
2025
january monthly speaker series: dr. andrew westgate
Spoke to The Climate Consensus about the accuracy and usefulness of climate model simulations
2024
Poster at AGU24 Annual Meeting
Presenting our updated organizational structure and how to get involved!
Washington, DC
2024
December Monthly Speaker Series: Dr. Denise Baden
Spoke to members of The Climate Consensus and broader community about leveraging climate fiction to promote sustainable practices
2024
AMS Early Career Professionals Webinar
A Conversation with The Climate Consensus
2023
ENVIROTHON
Designed the special topic test on the theme “Adapting to a Changing Climate” for the Envirothon competition across the state of Virginia. Seen here are GMU Climate Consensus members grading these tests on-site.
Culpeper, VA
George Mason University
2022
Race to raise awareness about climate change
Shelburne, VT
Northern Vermont University
2022
Imagination Station
Purdue Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences Earth Day event
West Lafayette, IN
Purdue University
2021-
2022
AGU Fall Meeting, AMS Annual Meeting, Northeastern Storm Conference
Collaborating with colleagues at national and regional conferences
New Orleans, LA, Houston, TX, and Burlington, VT
Columbia University
Northern Vermont University
Purdue University
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
2021
Vermont Climate Council event
NVU campus meeting and providing feedback on the Vermont Climate Action Plan
Lyndonville and Island Pond, VT
Northern Vermont University
2021
Purdue University Homecoming
Educating the public about geoscience and introducing The Climate Consensus to the Purdue community
West Lafayette, IN
Purdue University
2021
Milwaukee Chapter of 350.org
How UWM Scientists are Bringing the Climate Conversation to You
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
2021
Farmers’ Market
Bringing the campus community together with locally sourced FREE food
Lyndonville, VT
Northern Vermont University
2021
Greater Milwaukee Chapter of the American Meteorological Society Meeting
The Climate Consensus: How UW-Milwaukee Scientists are Changing the Climate Conversation
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Northern Vermont University
2021
Extinction Rebellion Vermont
Rated XR Episode 2: The Climate Consensus
Columbia University
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Northern Vermont University
2020
American Meteorological Society Annual Meeting
Town Hall: Getting creative with climate change outreach: promoting scientific engagement, improving science literacy, and building community
Boston, MA
Northern Vermont University
2019
Global Climate Strike
Lyndonville, VT
Northern Vermont University
2019
Sri Chinmoy race to raise awareness about climate change
New York City, NY
Northern Vermont University
2018
Picnic & Fair for Climate
Montpelier, VT
Northern Vermont University
2017
People’s Climate March
Washington, DC
Northern Vermont University
2014-2021
Student projects
