The Two Spirits Connection with The Sacred Tree of Life. ( Jim Byrne)

James M. Byrne, PhD.

Professor, University of Lethbridge

Primary research and work interests: Climate variability and change; impacts, adaptation and mitigation of climate change; hydrometeorology; hydrology; integrated watershed management; watershed processes; hydro climate modelling

                  Career Highlights - Science

1. Co-convener, American Geophysical Union Chapman Conference on Climate Change Communication, June 2013.
2. Supervised 19 Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy Programs
3. Founding member and National Theme Leader for Water Resource Management in the National Centres of Excellence Canadian Water Network (CWN) 2000-04
4. Director, Water Resources Institute, University of Lethbridge, 1991-2004.
5. Over 270 career publications, conference presentations, editorials and book chapters

                  Career Highlights – Science Education and Communication

1. Lead scientist and producer for four major science education documentaries that received two awards, three awards nominations and many Screenings at International Film Festivals. 
2. Science Education Lead (2010) and Co-lead (2011-12) American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting Conference Committee (AGU Fall Meeting had about 20,000 attendees in 2011)
3. Co-convener, American Geophysical Union Chapman Conference on Communicating Climate Science