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Education: Webinar Clips and Resources by Scientist/Educator

Ray Schmitt
Ray Schmitt
Senior Scientist
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Dr. Schmitt earned his Ph.D. in Physical Oceanography from the University of Rhode Island. His research interests include oceanic mixing processes such as "salt fingers" and the oceanic freshwater cycle. Read more about Dr. Schmitt here.
Block diagram of the water cycle
A New View on the Water Cycle (00:05:17)  Asking Questions and Defining Problems Developing and Using Models 
Dr. Raymond Schmitt discusses the role that heat plays in warming the ocean and fueling the water cycle, making the case for a more globalized view of the water cycle.
Mean sea surface salinity (1950-2000)
Connecting the Global Water Cycle With Climate Change (00:04:54)  Asking Questions and Defining Problems Engaging in Argument From Evidence 
As the Earth's climate warms, it creates an intensification of the water cycle, which means we can expect more extreme weather. Dr. Raymond Schmitt makes connections between a warming climate and its relationship to ocean surface salinity.
Earth as ocean
Sun, Heat, and the Global Water Cycle (00:01:53)  Asking Questions and Defining Problems Engaging in Argument From Evidence 
Dr. Raymond Schmitt discusses the connection between the ocean and atmosphere and why that connection is so important to the global water cycle.
Annual mean sea surface temperature
The Water Cycle (00:03:18)  Analyzing and Interpreting Data Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions 
In this clip, Dr. Raymond Schmitt talks about how varying ocean temperatures play a role in the global water cycle.