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Environmental Science & Policy Exchange: Expert Panel

Location

On Campus

Date & Time

November 29, 2016, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Description

Lost & Found in Translation: Env Sci <-> Policy Exchange

When: Tuesday, Nov 29, 4:30-6pm 
Where: University Center, room 310 

More than ever, it's important that scientific evidence is a serious decision making criteria in environmental policy decisions. 

An expert panel will facilitated by students in the GES graduate seminar Environmental Science - Policy Translations (GES 700) taught by Professor Maggie Holland, Geography and Environmental Systems Department.  The goal of this event is to provide a platform for experts working at the interface of environmental science & policy to share their perspectives with a broad audience.  Students, faculty, and staff are welcome!  

Panel experts:
Dr. Beth McGee - Chief Scientist, Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Dr. Angela Bednarek - Manager, Environmental Science, The Pew Charitable Trusts
Peter Claggett - Research Geographer, USGS, Chesapeake Bay Program

The graduate students will several questions to the panel, and incorporate audience participation.  If you plan on attending and have a smartphone, please bring it! 

Event Registration

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