Equitably Addressing Water Challenges to Achieve Planetary Health

Many early career environmental scientists will be tasked with solving unprecedented water issues in their lifetime due to climate change and a growing population. For example, environmental scientists and engineers will need to supply safe water to the public despite worsening droughts, flooding, and contamination. Furthermore, these environmental crises disproportionately impact lower income and marginalized communities across the globe, and the next generation of scientists should therefore aim to address these challenges with a restorative environmental justice approach. The 2024 Environmental Science: Water Gordon Research Seminar will highlight the work of early career scientists whose research relates to environmental contaminants, flooding, ecological and public health as well as the cutting edge solutions needed to address these pressing issues. The seminar will begin within an overarching keynote on the intersection between environmental justice, engineering and science with a focus on planetary health. Participants will have the opportunity to build connections with the keynote speaker and other early career scientists in an immersive small conference setting. To support the participants’ professional development, a career panel with diverse leaders in the fields of environmental science and engineering will offer important insights into navigating a unique path from the laboratory to leadership and beyond.

Due to limited accommodations at this venue, guest housing is very limited. To request family/guest housing please reach out to your Conference Operations Associate.

Please apply early because participants will be admitted on a rolling basis beginning in early 2024.