This program by Dr. Joe Licciardi, Professor of Earth Sciences at UNH, will explore the glacial history of New Hampshire and how these processes helped create and sculpt the modern landforms and landscapes we see today. Geologically speaking, the glacial features that dominate much of the state are quite young and developed about 15,000 years ago during the Pleistocene Epoch. The presentation will highlight the distinctive land forms in the New Hampshire Seacoast that owe their origin to past glacial activity and sea-level changes.

Bio: Dr. Joe Licciardi is a Professor of Earth Sciences at the University of New Hampshire. He received his B.A.s in Geology and Geography from State University of New York at Geneseo, and his M.S. and Ph.D. in Geology from Oregon State University. Since starting his position at UNH in 2002, he has taught classes and conducted research in glacial geology, historical geology, paleoclimatology, and volcanology. His research group has worked in a range of study sites including Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, Alaska, Iceland, and Peru. Several student-led projects have recently focused on the glacial history of the New Hampshire Seacoast region.

All of the in-person programs start at 7:30pm, with 7pm refreshments. For more information see the chapter website.