Weather and climate outreach at Urbandale High School

On May 20, 2022, Alex Gonzalez, Indrani Ganguly, Fouzia Fahrin, and undergraduate ISU meteorology student, Jesse Castillo, visited Urbandale High School to discuss weather and climate with approximately 150 students across four different chemistry, environmental science, and physical science classes. The group led a series of short presentations on recent impactful weather and climate events and their career paths. They also conducted a series of hands-on experiments using rotating water tanks. This effort was a part of Alex’ collaboration with Urbandale teacher, Katherine Hanson, who conducted research through the Research Experiences for Teachers at ISU (https://boec.biotech.iastate.edu/research-experience-for-teachers-ret/).