As we move into an era of increased climate instability, scientific analysis of climate change is central to our understanding of physical systems of our planet and the impact of these systems on human life. Science fiction (sf), the distinctive literary form of our time, bridges elite and popular cultures and broadly engages enthusiasts and scholars alike in the work of imagining our possible futures.
“Imagining Climate Change” will engage authors, scholars, scientists, and the general public, in the vital work of imagining our collective climate futures. The Fall 2015 and Spring 2016 colloquia will bring award-winning and influential French and American sf authors and climate scientists to the UF campus to dialogue with UF faculty and researchers in the humanities, climate studies, and water management, and to explore new ways of representing and responding to environmental change.
The Fall 2015 colloquium begins on Friday, October 9, with individual public talks by Christian Chelebourg, Andrea Dutton, Jean-Marc Ligny, and Nathaniel Rich, and responses by UF faculty from the Departments of English, Religion, and Languages, Literatures, and Cultures. The colloquium concludes on Saturday, October 10 with a moderated public roundtable discussion featuring the guest speakers.
All events are presented in English or simultaneous English translation and are free and open to the public.
See http://imagining-climate.clas.ufl.edu for a schedule of event locations and times.
