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Exploring Climate Solutions and Climate Futures: An Interactive Workshop

March 31, 2026
Parkway Ballroom (420), PSU

We’re excited to host an interactive workshop using climate simulator En-ROADS, a free, easy-to-use online tool that engages participants in exploring real-world climate strategies and their impact on global temperature change. This tool is used by educators, policymakers, and business leaders around the world to drive informed conversations about climate solutions. Save the date—more details coming soon!

SPEAKER BIO

Ellie Johnston is Director of Programs for Climate Interactive, an organization that synthesizes technical climate science into accessible tolls, and harness the power of experiential learning to engage and inform people around high-leverage, equitable climate solutions. Ellie leads the organization’s climate and energy modeling and engagement efforts. She has built up Climate Interactive’s work to extend to over a million people—from top journalists and leading decision-makers to educators and students worldwide. Through the design of the En-ROADS and C-ROADS simulation models and the array of experiences that are used with these tools, Ellie has pioneered approaches to bridging the gap between science and policy.

Ellie has spoken at the United Nations, the White House, the African Union, and many universities. Her work has been cited in major outlets including The New York Times, Associated Press, and Washington Post.

Her prior experience includes leadership to advance youth participation in the United Nations around climate change and sustainable development, as well as roles as an encyclopedia editor, field biologist, and community organizer.

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