Join us for an evening of storytelling that delves into the roots of curiosity and its enduring connection to the natural world. From personal journeys of discovery to family traditions that spark a lifelong fascination with nature, ‘Roots of Wonder’ invites you to explore how our curiosity shapes our understanding of the world around us and inspires creativity in unexpected ways.
DRI Storyteller:
Sean McKenna, Ph.D. is the Executive Director of the Division of Hydrologic Sciences (DHS) at the Desert Research Institute (DRI). In this position he is responsible for success of a division with ~120 Research Faculty and Scientists, Postdocs, and Students. DHS works to advance knowledge of hydrologic processes including ground water, surface water, evapotranspiration, precipitation and snowmelt as well as the impacts of climate change and wildfires on these processes and on society. Projects within DHS span the full spectrum from basic science to applied solutions. Dr. McKenna’s research interests are within the areas Ground water flow and solute transport modeling, parameter estimation, hydroinformatics, and spatial statistics.
Dr. McKenna will tell the story of how curiosity about the natural world and its effects on humans seems to be a trait handed down from generation to generation.
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This production is not a Vegas Theatre Company event. The views expressed and other information presented are solely those of the producing entity.