Fall Symposium
2023 Fall Symposium will be September 28-29.
Check back for more information for our 2023 event.
Thank you for joining us in 2022 for Think and Do: Climate Challenges and Solutions
SAVE THE DATE: 2023 Fall Symposium will be September 28-29.
Watch Recordings of the 2022 Symposium Talks
Thank you for joining us for our 2022 symposium. If you missed any of the talks or just want to hear them again for that special nugget of information, you can find them all here.
Our inaugural symposium highlighted major contributions NC State University, Climate Leaders Program scholars and mentors, and outside experts are making on climate challenges and solutions.
Thanks to wonderful financial support from the North Carolina State University Sustainability Fund and the Eastman University Engagement Fund, you are still able to view all of the symposium talks.
You can still access all symposium materials
Watch Symposium Recordings
Learn More About Our Speakers
See All of the Student Posters
Learn More About the Innovation Showcase Presenters
Agenda
The full agenda with titles and presenters is available here.
Monday,
October 10, 2022
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 am | Registration opens, Poster set-up | Auditorium/ Duke Energy Hall |
| 7:30 am – 8:15 am | Breakfast Buffet | Duke Energy Hall |
| 8:15 am – 9:25 am | Welcome and Plenary Talks | Auditorium |
| 9:25 am – 10:35 am | Session I: Climate Science | Auditorium |
| 10:35 am -10:55 am | Networking Break | |
| 10:55 am – 12:05 pm | Session II: Ecosystem Responses | Auditorium |
| 12:15 pm – 1:25 pm | Luncheon with speakers | Duke Energy Hall |
| 1:25 pm – 2:15 pm | Poster Session | Duke Energy Hall |
| 2:20 pm – 3:30 pm | Session III: Climate Solutions | Auditorium |
| 3:40 pm -4:50 pm | Session IV: Socioeconomics and Policy | Auditorium |
| 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Innovation Showcase and Reception | Duke Energy Hall |
| 6:00 pm -7:30 pm | Dinner and Networking | Duke Energy Hall |
Tuesday
October 11, 2022
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 am – 8:30 am | Breakfast Buffet | Duke Energy Hall |
| 8:30 am – 8:45 am | Speaker | Duke Energy Hall |
| 8:45 am – 10:00 am | NC State University College/Center/Program Introduction Session I | Auditorium |
| 10:00 am -10:20 am | Networking Break | |
| 10:20 am – 11:20 pm | NC State University College/Center/Program Introduction Session II | Auditorium |
| 11:20 am – 11:45 am | Speaker and Q&A | |
| 11:50 pm – 1:00 pm | Luncheon with a speaker | Duke Energy Hall |
The KIETS Climate Leaders Program Fall Symposium, Think and Do: Climate Challenges and Solutions, was open to everyone interested in learning more about research and innovation addressing climate challenges and seeking viable solutions. The one and a half day symposium highlighted the work being done by the Climate Leaders Program students and mentors, North Carolina State University Faculty and external experts.
Thanks to wonderful financial support from the North Carolina State University Sustainability Fund and the Eastman University Engagement Fund, there was no cost to attend the symposium.