Lee Tryhorn
PhD Candidate
Education: AIKOM Graduate 2001 University of Tokyo, BA Japanese 2002 Monash University, Coursework in Meteorology 2004 University of Oklahoma, BSc (Hons) Mathematics/Atmospheric Science 2004 Monash University.
Current Research:
An integrated assessment of climate vulnerabilities and adaptations in Alpine Shire, Victoria
Despite the international focus on mitigation of anthropogenic climate change, this change is now inevitable. A major concern with a changing climate is that an increase in the frequency and magnitude of some types of extreme weather events will occur. Increases in extremes, including heat waves, droughts and severe storms, have already been documented in many parts of the world, including Australia. With improved information and strategies it is possible for communities to prepare for potentially abrupt changes in climate state or variability.
The diversity of the Australian climate means that some extremes will have importance for some communities and not others. Hence, context is crucial and this may be addressed using a detailed case study. The Alpine Shire, in northern Victoria, is one region that has borne the brunt of many extreme events in recent years. Fire, flood, drought, windstorms, reduced snowpack, and severe frosts have all been experienced in the area. Characteristics of the regional climate have a great influence on local economy and agriculture. Identifying their own vulnerability, the Alpine Shire Council has recently joined Local Governments for Sustainability, and are now working with us on a detailed, specific climate change impact assessment for the shire.
Aus WAS*IS: An opportunity to be part of Weather and Society * Integrated Studies!
Do you or someone you know want to be part of a vibrant, pioneering community of scientists and practitioners that is working collectively to integrate societal impacts into the national weather and climate enterprise?
The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) Societal Impacts Program, in association with the Monash Sustainability Institute, announces an exciting opportunity: Weather and Society * Integrated Studies (WAS*IS). WAS*IS is a workshop that is going to change from what WAS to what IS the future of integrated weather and climate studies.
We are looking for bright, enthusiastic, innovative people who feel strongly about the need to bring together researchers, practitioners, and stakeholders in order to make our science relevant, but who might not know how to do that, where to begin, or other people with similar interests.
Following on the successful U.S. WAS*IS workshops, we are pleased to have funding to offer an Aus WAS*IS in Melbourne, Australia, from 29 January to 2nd February, 2007. There also will be a welcoming reception to begin the workshop the evening of January 28.
See our webpage (http://www.sip.ucar.edu/wasis) to read more about WAS*IS and to apply for the Aus WAS*IS workshop. Applications are due Wednesday, 29 September 2006. Please contact Amanda Lynch (Amanda.Lynch@arts.monash.edu.au, 03 9905 8291); Lee Tryhorn (Lee.Tryhorn@arts.monash.edu.au, 03 9905 8419); Eve Gruntfest (ecg@ucar.edu; 303-497-8116); or Julie Demuth (jdemuth@ucar.edu; 303-497-8112) if you have questions. We’d love to talk with you about WAS*IS!
Room No: S317, Menzies Building
Telephone Number: +61-3-9905 8419
fax Number:+61-3-9905 2948
Lee.Tryhorn@arts.monash.edu.au