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Fall Symposium Sept. 19-20, 2024

Think and Do: Climate Challenges and Solutions

2024 Fall Symposium Updates

Our 2024 symposium will highlight climate mitigation and adaptation solutions. Join us for engaging speakers, panel discussions, poster presentations, showcase of innovations and networking opportunities.

There is no cost to attend this symposium.

We are pleased to be partnering with NC State’s Coastal Resilience and Sustainability Initiative, Global One Health Academy and the Office of Global Engagement; the Carolinas Collaborative on Climate, Health, and Equity; and the South East Climate Adaptation Science Center to bring you an exciting lineup of events.

We have a great lineup of speakers

2024 Agenda

All times are eastern time (ET) and all events will take place in Duke Energy Hall in the Hunt Library. Presenters and panelists include North Carolina State University faculty and outside experts.

Thursday, September 19, 2024

TimeEvent
12:30 pmRegistration opens, Poster set-up
1:00 pm – 2:00 pmWelcome and Keynote Speaker – Climate Change and Mental Health
2:15 pm – 3:45 pmSession 1: Extreme Temperature and Health
3:45 pm – 4:15 pmNetworking Tables on Health
4:15 pm – 5:00 pm CLP Lightning Talks
5:00 pm – 6:00 pmPoster Session/Reception
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Innovation Showcase/Reception

Friday, September 20, 2024

TimeEvent
8:15 am – 8:55 amRegistration and Breakfast Buffet
9:00 am – 10:30 amSession 2: Comparing Flooding in Global Watersheds Livestream available
10:45 am – 11:45 amKeynote Speaker – Evaluating Environmental Policies
12:00 pm – 1:30 pmLunch with themed tables
1:30 pm – 3:00 pmSession 3: Electrifying Transportation
3:30 pm – 5:00 pmSession 4: Reducing Greenhouse Gases in Food Production
5:00 pm – 6:00 pmReception

Location and Logistics

Symposium Venue: James B. Hunt Library. 1070 Partners Way, Raleigh, NC 27606

All symposium events will take place in the Hunt Library (1070 Partners Way, Raleigh, NC 27606), in 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.

There is no cost to attend the symposium, present a poster or display at the Innovation showcase. To ensure responsible use of funds, notify Amanda Mueller (ammuell2@ncsu.edu) of any cancellations as soon as possible, but no later than September 9, 2024.

Hotel

Hotel accommodations are the responsibility of the attendees. You can find a list of area hotels at https://mckimmoncenter.ncsu.edu/area-hotels/

Register and request to participate in other ways