Events
KIETS Climate Leaders Program Events
Join us for our upcoming KIETS Climate Leaders Program (CLP) events.
March 18, 2024
Cross-College Climate Conversations: Climate’s Impact on Infectious Diseases
When: 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Where: Williams 1404 (The entrance is on the south side of the southern half of the building, near the parking lot off Yarbrough Dr.)
Climate change is impacting all of us in a variety of ways. We all need to work together to limit further impacts and find sustainable solutions. Join the Kenan Institute for Engineering, Technology & Science Climate Leaders Program each month to learn how multiple colleges are approaching these issues, network with other students and faculty interested in these topics, find new collaborators and be a part of the solution conversation.
Registration requested, but not required.
Panelists:
Zach Brown – College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Angela Harris – College of Engineering
Cristina Lanzas – College of Veterinary Medicine
April 10, 2024
Cross-College Climate Conversations: Intersection Between Art & Climate
When: 5:00 – 7:00 pm (light refreshments)
Where: Talley Student Union (Room 4280)
Climate change is impacting all of us in a variety of ways. We all need to work together to limit further impacts and find sustainable solutions. Join the Kenan Institute for Engineering, Technology & Science Climate Leaders Program and NC State LIVE to learn how multiple colleges are addressing climate change through art.
Hear from artists in residence with NC State LIVE, Small Island Big Song, as they share with us how their art is a canvas for sharing how climate change is impacting their cultures and communities.
NC State University Panelists:
Matt Bertone – College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Jorge Mari – College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Kirsten Paige – DASA Department of Performing Arts and Technology
Small Island Big Song Panelists:
BaoBao Chen – Producer, Manager (Session Moderator)
Tim Cole – Director, Music Producer, Filmmaker
Airileke Ingram – Songwriter & Performer
Registration requested, but not required.
September 19-20, 2024
Think and Do: Climate Challenges and Solutions
Location: James B. Hunt Library, NC State University’s Centennial Campus
Our 2024 symposium will highlight ways we can all work together to understand climate challenges and discover and implement climate mitigation and adaptation solutions. Join us for engaging speakers, panel discussions, poster presentations, showcase of innovations and networking opportunities.
Registration, Poster Session and Innovation Showcase details coming soon.
Public Meetings
We will share future events as they become available.