Fall Symposium
Think and Do: Climate Challenges and Solutions
October 10-11, 2022
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
Hunt Library on Centennial Campus
Our inaugural symposium highlights major contributions NC State University, Climate Leaders Program scholars and mentors, and outside experts are making on climate challenges and solutions. Join us for engaging speakers, panel discussions, poster presentations and networking opportunities.
Thanks to wonderful financial support from the North Carolina State University Sustainability Fund and the Eastman University Engagement Fund, there is no cost to attend this symposium.
there are many ways to be a part of the symposium
Agenda
All times are eastern standard time (EST) and all events will take place in the Hunt Library, either in the Auditorium (1st Floor) or Duke Energy Hall (2nd Floor). Presenters and panelists will include North Carolina State University faculty and outside experts. The names of the presenters will be added to the agenda once their attendance is confirmed.
Monday,
October 10, 2022
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 am | Registration opens, Poster set-up | Auditorium/ Duke Energy Hall |
| 7:30 am – 8:15 am | Breakfast Buffet | Duke Energy Hall |
| 8:15 am – 9:30 am | Welcome and Plenary Talks | Auditorium |
| 9:30 am – 10:40 am | Session I: Climate Science | Auditorium |
| 10:40 am -11:00 am | Networking Break | |
| 11:00 am – 12:10 pm | Session II: Ecosystem Responses | Auditorium |
| 12:20 pm – 1:30 pm | Luncheon with speakers | Duke Energy Hall |
| 1:30 pm – 2:20 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 – 8:45 am | Breakfast Buffet | Duke Energy Hall |
| 8:45 am – 10:00 am | NC State University College/Center/Program Introduction Session I | Auditorium |
| 10:10 am -10:20 am | Networking Break | |
| 10:20 am – 11:35 pm | NC State University College/Center/Program Introduction Session II | Auditorium |
| 11:40 pm – 12:40 pm | Luncheon with a speaker | Duke Energy Hall |
Location and Logistics
All symposium events will take place in the Hunt Library (1070 Partners Way, Raleigh, NC 27606), either in the Auditorium (1st Floor) or Duke Energy Hall (2nd Floor).
The KIETS Climate Leaders Program Fall Symposium, Think and Do: Climate Challenges and Solutions, is 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 will highlight 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 is no cost to attend the symposium, present a poster, display at the Innovation showcase or introduce your NC State College, Department, Program, Center, Initiative, Lab, etc. To ensure responsible use of funds, notify Amanda Mueller (ammuell2@ncsu.edu) of any cancellations as soon as possible, but no later than September 26, 2022.