Monsoon Rains: An Illustrated Talk with Upmanu Lall

The monsoon rains play a vital role in Nepal’s agriculture, spirituality, social culture, and art. Due to climate change, this life-giving force is under threat, creating a ripple effect for Nepal, the Indian subcontinent, and the world beyond. Dr. Upmanu Lall, Director of the Columbia Water Center and the Alan and Carol Silberstein Professor of Engineering at Columbia University, will give a talk on this vital issue, followed by an audience Q&A.

About the Speaker

Dr. Upmanu Lall is the Director of the Columbia Water Center and the Alan and Carol Silberstein Professor of Engineering at Columbia University. He is a world-renowned expert in statistical and numerical modeling of hydrologic and climatic systems and water resource systems planning and management.











When: Wed., Apr. 13, 2016 at 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Where: Rubin Museum of Art
150 W. 17th St.
212-620-5000
Price: $15
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The monsoon rains play a vital role in Nepal’s agriculture, spirituality, social culture, and art. Due to climate change, this life-giving force is under threat, creating a ripple effect for Nepal, the Indian subcontinent, and the world beyond. Dr. Upmanu Lall, Director of the Columbia Water Center and the Alan and Carol Silberstein Professor of Engineering at Columbia University, will give a talk on this vital issue, followed by an audience Q&A.

About the Speaker

Dr. Upmanu Lall is the Director of the Columbia Water Center and the Alan and Carol Silberstein Professor of Engineering at Columbia University. He is a world-renowned expert in statistical and numerical modeling of hydrologic and climatic systems and water resource systems planning and management.

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