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Diverse Perspectives and Shared Approaches in Resilience and Sustainability
COEXIST: Actionable Stories for Sustainable Change
Flash Talk
Wetlands face pressure from rapid, unplanned urban development. COEXIST helps students to learn about the relationship between human activities and wetlands through stories based on a hero’s journey. We help students create stories, explore actions for change, and share the message among peers.
Presenters
Anita Nagarajan, M.S., Communications and Editing Consultant, Independent
Balachandar Ramadurai, Ph.D., Professor and Consultant, Independent
Muralidharan Loganathan, M.Tech., Research Scholar, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Cooling The Waters: A Mindful Approach To Sustainability Transformations During
Flash Talk
As we wake up to the unfolding new reality of this global health emergency, cognitions enhanced through mindfulness nurturing will become increasingly important for cooling the waters of a planet under pressure.
Presenters
Kira Jade Cooper, BES, MES, Ph.D. Candidate, University of Waterloo, Canada
Examining Factors That Influence Restoration of Wading Bird Nesting Colonization in Florida Everglades National Park
Poster
This project reviews water levels, proximity to human activity, and colony longevity ability to influence restoration of nesting colonization by examining their impact on the Roseate Spoonbill and Wood Stork. Using Wading birds as indicator species for changes in the ecosystem, can be interpreted to improve restoration management practices.
Presenters
Madison Jane Pollard, Student, Broward College
Broward College
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Factors that Motivate Cacao Farmers’ Agricultural Decisions in Jamundí
Student Poster
Minimal literature is available on qualitative aspects of cacao farming in the Americas, specifically in Colombia, a relative newcomer to the international cacao market. This study will use surveys and interviews to uncover influencing factors in cacao agriculture in the Afro-Colombian community of Jamundí.
Presenters
Kelsey Foster, Student, The Evergreen State College, Master of Environmental Studies program
Indoor Environmental Dust Collection Techniques for Accurate Microbial Exposure
Poster
We spend 90% of our time indoors where we are exposed to a complex mixture of microorganisms, which can impact human health. We characterized collection efficiencies for two common methods to prevent underestimation of exposure, with implications for allergies and asthma.
Presenters
Ashleigh Bope, Ph.D. Candidate, Ohio State University
Initial Assessment of Soil Antibiotic-Producing Bacteria in a Large, Urban Park
Student Poster
Discovery of new antibiotics is needed to combat antibiotic resistance. We found that habitat type had a significant influence on antibiotic producing bacteria in a large urban park. This study demonstrated that examining a wide range of source locations is needed for novel antibiotic discovery.
Presenters
Minna Abdelaziz, Student, Long Island University Brooklyn
Engy Dous, Student, Long Island University Brooklyn
Aman Kaur, Student, Long Island University Brooklyn
Sarah Saji, Student, Long Island University Brooklyn
Microbial Diversity and Antibiotic Production of Tree Hole Ecosystems
Student Poster
Antibiotic resistance and lack of novel antibiotics is a public health issue. In this study, we identified 10 antibiotic-producing bacterial isolates from tree hole water. This study demonstrates that various microenvironments should be considered when investigating for novel producers.
Presenters
Jessica Charles, Student, Long Island University - Brooklyn
Midwest Climate Summit- Multi-Sectoral Acceleration of Climate Action
Flash Talk
The Midwest Climate Summit is expanding regional climate knowledge, accelerating climate action, and catalyzing new partnerships to deepen expertise and strengthen a Midwestern response to the climate crisis. How can the Summit process and outcomes serve as a model for climate action advancement?
Presenters
Beth Martin, M.S., Teaching Professor, Interim Director, Climate Change Program, Washington University in St. Louis
Reducing Dining’s Carbon Foodprint at Penn State
Student Poster
Diet is an often unrecognized, but large contributor to our carbon footprint. This project studies Residential Dining at Penn State University. It explores strategies to lower the carbon footprint through dining choices centered around more plant-based foods, sourcing food locally, reducing food waste, and using alternative materials for to-go containers.
Presenters
Divya Jain, Student, Pennsylvania State University
Relocalization: Challenges and Strategies
Poster
Moving production of goods and services closer to the end users can have significant economic and environmental benefits. The carbon emissions and other impacts from thousands of miles of transportation can be eliminated. Local communities can be empowered by retaining employment opportunities.
Presenters
Robert Amundsen, Ph.D., Director, Energy Management, New York Institute of Technology
Resilience for Refugee Women Through Social and Environmental Solutions
Student Poster
This research investigates the challenges women face in refugee camps as well as the relationship between social and environmental issues to exhibit how one-off solutions may solve more than one problem and increase overall resilience for female refugees.
Presenters
Iliana Lukasik, Student Research Assistant, Oberlin College
Md Rumi Shammin, Professor of Environmental Studies, Oberlin College
Showcasing Diverse Voices for Ocean Research and Solutions With ArcGIS StoryMaps
Student Poster
To reach solutions that address ocean challenges, there is a need for connections across generations, cultures, and disciplines. ArcGIS StoryMaps compile current research for educating and mobilizing citizen engagement. View at: https://bit.ly/thepowerofconnections
Presenters
Isabella Briseño, Student, Pennsylvania State University
Laura Guertin, Professor of Earth Science, Pennsylvania State University
Spatial Distribution of Forest Products Manufacturers in North Carolina
Student Poster
This study examined and provides knowledge on the spatial distribution of forest products manufacturers, major business hotspots, potential business clusters, and factors influencing the location of forest products manufacturers’ in North Carolina State.
Presenters
Olakunle Sodiya, Graduate Student, Graduate Research Assistant, North Carolina State University
The Emergence of Local Scale Climate Action and Policy: Why, How, and Who
Panel Session
This session examines how local institutions are incorporating new strategies to mitigate and adapt to climate change in the absence of significant, comprehensive climate policy at the global, federal and state levels.
Presenters
Stephen Arturo Greenlaw, Research Assistant, Center for Arctic Policy Studies, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Jenna Lozano, Undergraduate Student, University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Abigail Steffen, Research Assistant, Center for Arctic Policy Studies, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Session Moderated by Ana Unruh Cohen, Ph.D., Staff Director, U.S House of Representatives Select Committee on the Climate Crisis
Session Organized by Maureen Biermann, M.S., Program Coordinator, Center for Arctic Policy Studies, University of Alaska Fairbanks