"Climate through a PRISM: Exploring the Spatial Patterns of Climate Across the United States" presented by Christopher Daly, Research Professor, School of Chemical, Biological & Environmental Engineering. Climate dictates so much of what we experience in our lives - the landscapes we encounter, the food we grow, the clothes we wear. The United States happens to be home to a rich diversity of climates. From the mountains and deserts of the West, to the humid southeast, and all points in between, the spatial patterns of climate in our country are fascinating to see and study. A computerized climate mapping system that allows us to visualize and quantify these patterns is called PRISM.