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Meeting the Moment: Climate Science, Solutions, and Policy
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Welcome & Wilkes Center Overview
Wednesday May 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am MDT
Main Ballroom

Speakers
avatar for Fielding Norton

Fielding Norton

Climate Scientist & Educator, Re/insurance Executive, Venture Investor/Advisor
Fielding Norton is a climate physicist, award-winning teacher, and seasoned re/insurance executive. He invests and serves as a senior advisor to innovative startups, especially in the Climatech and Insurtech space. Norton began his career teaching high school chemistry and biology... Read More →
avatar for Taylor Randall

Taylor Randall

President, University of Utah, University of Utah
Taylor Randall is the 17th president of the University of Utah and the first alum in 50 years to lead the U. President Randall has an infectious energy and passion for his alma mater. Since stepping into the role in August of 2021, he’s been on a mission to make the U a top-10 public... Read More →
avatar for Mitzi M. Montoya

Mitzi M. Montoya

Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, University of Utah
Mitzi M. Montoya, Ph.D., is the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and a thought leader in higher education. Throughout her career she has supported student and faculty success, enhanced entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystems and led collaborative initiatives to find solutions... Read More →
avatar for John Lin

John Lin

Scientific Director, Professor of Atmospheric Sciences, Wilkes Center for Climate Science & Policy
John Lin is a Professor in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences and the Scientific Director of the Wilkes Center for Climate Science & Policy.  He has over 20 years of experience researching the emissions and transport of greenhouse gases and atmospheric pollutants, publishing... Read More →
avatar for Peter Trapa

Peter Trapa

Vice Provost and Senior Dean of the Colleges and Schools of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Utah

Wednesday May 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am MDT
Main Ballroom
  Plenary

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