Virtual Climate Change Student Symposium, April 10
VCCSS is a part of the GVSU 28th annual Student Scholar Day featuring undergraduate student research on climate change
VCCSS on Zoom
Agenda:
10:00 AM Welcome by Elena Lioubimtseva, Professor of Geography, Co-Founder of GVSU Climate Change Education Solutions Network
10:05 AM “Climate Change and its Effects on Banana Production in Central America” by Brailee Duitsman, Abby Simcox, and Miranda Gonyeau.
10:30 AM "Impacts of Climate Change on Coral Reefs along the Australian Coast" by Claire Samberg and Chris Kotkowicz.
11:00 AM "Equity and Inclusion in Climate Action and Adaptation Plans of Michigan Cities" by Bushra Rashrash and Katherine Carron
11:30 AM “A Search for Happiness though Connection with Environment and Sustainability” by Katherine Carron and Bushra Rashrash
12:00 PM "Climate Change Effects on Wildlife in the Great Lake Region" by Sophia Elhart.
12:30 PM Closing remarks by Elena Lioubimtseva
Time
Apr 10, 2024 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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GVSU Climate Change Education Solutions Network is a group of faculty, students, scientists, teachers, and community partners, passionate about student-centered and solution-oriented climate change education for all ages.
A world of thriving resilient communities, living in balance with nature and empowered by knowledge.
To provide a forum for dialogue, collaboration, and sharing of ideas to support solution-oriented climate change education for all ages.
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Climate Sisu in the News
Great Lakes Now | PBS Documentary explores climate resilience in northern Michigan
- April 6, 2023, GVSU, GVSU, Grand Rapids, MI
- November 30, 2023, Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College
- January 2024 on WKTV Community Television, Grand Rapids, MI
- March 26, 2024 at 6:30 PM screening and remarks by Dr. Lioubimtseva, hosted by Hope College, Holland, MI. RSVP is encouraged.
- April 18, 2024 at Michigan Tech, hosted by the Sustainability Film & Discussion Series, Houghton, MI
- April 19, 2024. See Climate Sisu at the Great Lakes Environmental Festival, Manistee, MI
- May 9, 2024 at 7 PM, screening and a conversation with Dr. Lioubimtseva, hosted by AFFFW and Ludington Public Library, Ludington, MI
- May 16, 2024, TBC, hosted by Sierra Club: Nepessing Five Rivers Group, Flint, MI