Michigan Tech will celebrate World Water Day 2020 from March 19-26 with events related to the United Nations theme, "Water and Climate Change".
Prof. Joellen Russell is the keynote speaker. Prof. Russell is the Thomas R. Brown Distinguished Chair of Integrative Science and a Professor of Geosciences, Planetary Science, Hydrology & Atmospheric Sciences and Applied Math at the University of Arizona. Prof. Russell has a PhD in Oceanography (Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California), and an AB in Environmental Geoscience (Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Harvard University). Prof. Russell's research focuses on the ocean's role in climate.
March 23 @ 4pm (MUB Ballroom): "Climate and the Deep Blue Sea"
The ocean is changing rapidly, taking up heat and carbon that would otherwise be warming Michigan and Arizona and the rest of the globe. Come hear how University of Arizona oceanographer, Prof. Joellen Russell, is using robot floats and supercomputers to measure the ocean and predict future climate.
(This program/lecture is partially funded/sponsored by the Visiting Professor Program which is funded by a grant to the Office of the Provost from the State of Michigan's King-Chavez-Parks Initiative.)
World Water Day 2020 Poster Awards
| Original Research: | Coursework/Informational: | People's Choice (new): |
| 1st Place: $300 | 1st Place: $300 | Award: $200 |
| 2nd Place: $200 | 2nd Place: $200 | |
| 3rd Place: $150 | 3rd Place: $150 |
Friday, March 13, 20209 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.Ojibwa Casino Bingo Hall16449 Michigan AvenueBaraga |
Tribal Water DayThe Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (KBIC) Natural Resources Dept. is hosting its 2nd annual celebration for our region's water, including focus on the KBIC 'Treatment as a State' application for water quality, the Fisheries program, and KBIC monitoring and research partnerships. The event is free and open to the public. For more details, please visit announcements here: http://nrd.kbic-nsn.gov/, flyer.
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Monday night, March 16
Poster Registration Deadline
Poster Registration Information (Course work or Original Research, graduate or undergraduate students, any major)
Fill out Registration Form
Note: Submit pdf versions of posters using the form http://bit.ly/WWD2020student by midnight on March 19, 2020.
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Deadline for students to submit Poster Registrations.
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Thursday, March 197–8:30 p.m.Forestry Bldg, Hesterberg Hall (G002)
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Sustainability Film: Saving SnowFacilitator: To come |
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Art Show: More information forthcoming |
Thursday night, March 19Digital Poster Deadline |
Deadline for students to submit PowerPoint versions of their posters |
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FM Radio station broadcast times:
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World Water Day on Radio Stations
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Monday, March 23Noon–2 p.m.
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World Water Day Poster Judging
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Monday, March 23
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Poster Session
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Monday, March 23
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Keynote Lecture by Dr. Joellen Russell
"Climate and the Deep Blue Sea"The ocean is changing rapidly, taking up heat and carbon that would otherwise be warming Michigan and Arizona and the rest of the globe. Come hear how University of Arizona oceanographer, Prof. Joellen Russell, is using robot floats and supercomputers to measure the ocean and predict future climate.
(This program/lecture is partially funded/sponsored by the Visiting Professor Program which is funded by a grant to the Office of the Provost from the State of Michigan's King-Chavez-Parks Initiative.)
The Keynote lecture will be preceded by a Welcome Song from the Woodland Singers who
are from the Keweenaw Bay Ojibwe and Menominee Nations. The lecture will be followed
by an announcement of the winning posters and an open reception.
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Tuesday, March 24
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Youth Keynote Lecture by Sophia Kianni
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Tuesday, March 24
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Film "Between Earth and Sky: Climate Change on the Last Frontier" (1:20) trailer here
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Tuesday, March 245:00 p.m.GLRC 202 |
Panel Discussion
Panelists:
Dr. Joellen Russell is the Thomas R. Brown Distinguished Chair of Integrative Science and Professor of
Geosciences, Planetary Science, Hydrology & Atmospheric Sciences and Applied Math
at the University of Arizona. As an oceanographer, Russell is using robot floats and
supercomputers to measure the ocean and predict future climate. (WWD keynote speaker)
Dr. Martin Reinhardt is an Anishinaabe Ojibway citizen of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians
from Michigan. He is a Professor of Native American Studies at Northern Michigan University,
and is currently serving as the interim director of the Center for Native American
Studies. His work focuses on American Indian treaties, equitable education, food sovereignty,
and more recently, a Native Green New Deal that is inclusive of Ojibwa teachings.
Sophia Kianni is an 18 year old climate activist based in Washington, DC. She works on the Fridays for Future USA national media team and This is Zero Hour national partnership team, and is an international spokesperson for Extinction Rebellion. Excerpts of Sophia's speeches have bieen featured in these news outlets: The Guardian, Reuters, Mother Jones, and The Washington Post. Dr. Martha Gerig is an MSU Extension educator at Michigan Sea Grant in the Upper Peninsula, Extension
offices in Delta and Marquette counties, working to apply science-based knowledge
to address Great Lakes issues. Her focus areas include coastal resiliency, environmental
change, and fisheries.
Refreshments following panel discussion.
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Tuesday, March 246:00 p.m.GLRC 202 |
Art Opening and Reception |
Tuesday, March 246:30 p.m.
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Concluding ceremony - the Woodland Singers
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World Water Day Sponsors: |
We extend sincere gratitude to all of our World Water Day partners, funders and event sponsors. This program/lecture is partially funded/sponsored by the Visiting Professor Program which is funded by a grant to the Office of the Provost from the State of Michigan’s King-Chavez-Parks Initiative. We acknowledge the generous support of the Great Lakes Research Center; Institute for Policy, Ethics, & Culture (IPEC); Tech Forward Diversity & Inclusion Initiative; Tech Forward Sustainability & Resilience Initiative; J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library; College of Forest Resources & Environmental Science; Visual & Performing Arts; University Marketing and Communications; and departments of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Social Sciences, Biological Sciences, and Geological & Mining Engineering Sciences. |
