Lesson 10: Ocean Circulation and El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO)

February 28, 2024

Review:

  • Wind circulation
  • Asian Monsoon
  • Chapter 05 Slides
  • Water cycle handout
  • Exams
    • Exam 2 on Thu, 21 March (similar to Exam 1)
    • Final Exam (date in early May, TBD) – MCQ format

Presentation:

Activity/Assignment:

  • Research Literature Review:
    • Use Google Scholar and/or the University at Buffalo Library
    • Search for peer-reviewed research journal articles on ENSO and its impact on agriculture
    • Choose a specific agricultural sector (e.g., fishing or rice farming) and/or a geographic region of interest (e.g., South China Sea or the Philippines) to narrow your search, if appropriate
  • Create an Annotated Bibliography
    • You should identify 3-6 relevant articles on the topic
    • Write a brief summary (one paragraph) for each research article
    • Produce a 2-4 page document
  • Milestone 1: Due Tue, 5 March
    • You may work individually or with 1 other student.
    • Submit a topic and identify a teammate (if applicable) in class (I will have a sign-up sheet)
  • Milestone 2: Due Tue, 12 March

Justin

Justin Holman is CEO of Aftermarket Analytics, where he leads efforts to develop cutting edge sales forecasting and inventory optimization technology for the Automotive Aftermarket. Prior to joining Aftermarket Analytics, Justin managed corporate consulting for the Strategy & Analytics division at MapInfo Corporation, leading major projects for retail clients including The Home Depot, Darden Restaurants, Bridgestone-Firestone, Sainsbury’s and New York & Company. Before that, Justin served as Vice President of Software Development at LogicTools, now part of IBM's supply chain application software group. Justin holds a B.A. from Claremont McKenna College, a Ph.D. from the University of Oregon and an Executive Management certificate from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.

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