Fall Symposium 2024
Think and Do: Climate Challenges and Solutions
SAVE THE DATE: September 19-20, 2024
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Our 2023 symposium highlighted 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.
Thanks to wonderful financial support from the North Carolina State University Sustainability Fund and the R.L. Rabb Science and Society Symposia, there was no cost to attend this symposium.
In 2024 there Will Be many ways to be a part of the symposium
Attend the Symposium
Present a Poster
Host a Table at the Innovation Showcase
2023 Agenda
The final detailed agenda is now available. All times are eastern time (ET) and all events will take place in the Hunt Library. Presenters and panelists include North Carolina State University faculty and outside experts.
Thursday,
September 28, 2023
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 12:30 pm | Registration opens, Poster set-up | Duke Energy Hall |
| 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm | Welcome and Keynote Speaker | Duke Energy Hall |
| 2:15 pm – 3:45 pm | Session 1: Clean Energy Options | Duke Energy Hall |
| 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm | Session 2: Energy Actions | Duke Energy Hall |
| 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm | Innovation Showcase/Poster Session/Reception | Duke Energy Hall |
| 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm | Reception/Dinner/Networking | Duke Energy Hall |
Friday
September 29, 2023
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:15 am – 8:55 am | Registration and Breakfast Buffet | Duke Energy Hall |
| 9:00 am – 10:00 am | Keynote Speaker | Auditorium – Hunt Library |
| 10:15 am – 11:45 am | Session 3: Carbon and Climate | Auditorium – Hunt Library |
| 11:45 am – 12:15 pm | Climate Leaders Program Lightning Talks | Auditorium – Hunt Library |
| 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm | Lunch | Duke Energy Hall |
| 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm | Session 4: Food and Climate | Auditorium – Hunt Library |
| 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm | Session 5: Adaptation to Extreme Weather | Auditorium – Hunt Library |
| 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm | Reception | 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 R.L. Rabb Science and Society Symposia, 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 14, 2023.
Hotel
Hotel accommodations are the responsibility of the attendees. You can find a list of area hotels at https://mckimmoncenter.ncsu.edu/area-hotels/