Science Pub presents:
Learning to adapt to change is a daily practice. “Think global. Act local. Now.” is a saying that reflects geospatial and temporal perspective. Large complex issues such as climate change, energy and food security present us with challenges and the need for thoughtful, creative, and complementary solutions. Renewable energy, on land and at sea, are among the many potential exciting solutions in consideration and practice. There are, however, no silver bullets and finding lasting solutions come with the need for careful consideration, being explicit about the tradeoffs, and minimizing the negative impacts. Responsible offshore wind energy generation off the coast of Oregon is the contemporary issue on the docket for the May 9^th Science Pub. Come listen and discuss aspects such as time and timing, place and space, nascent technology, and environmental and socioeconomic considerations.

 Presenter:
Flaxen D L Conway
Director, Marine Resource Management Graduate Program
Professor / Extension Specialist, Oregon State University / Oregon Sea Grant

Presenter Biographical sketch:
As the director of the Oregon State University Marine Resource Management graduate program, a Professor in the School of Public Policy, and an Oregon Sea Grant Extension Specialist, Flaxen works with coastal communities, groups, and families affected by changes in natural resource policy and management. She helps access resources, build coalitions, and plan strategies that meet the needs of all interests. In partnership with community learners, agency personnel, and other subject matter specialists, she provides coastal and statewide outreach and engagement for the development of community educational programs and materials, and conducts action research related to cooperative learning, conflict transformation, personal and group leadership, community economic development, and adapting to change.