MSCAC Presents: Climate Research & Policy Youth Conference

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 11:58:38 -0400

Join MaryPIRG Student Climate Action Coalition and Sunrise UMBC on Sunday, October 3rd from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm EST to hear how professors and graduate students at our universities are interacting and studying the impact of climate in their fields!

Click here to register!

The MaryPIRG Student Climate Action Coalition (MSCAC) aims to represent college students across the state and advocate for meaningful climate action, environmental justice, and to empower youth. They are a 100% student-run group with more than 200 active supporters and have representation from most Maryland public universities.

Represented Faculty:

Joanna Goger, (University of Maryland, College Park)

Dr. Micheal Lewis (Salisbury University)

Dr. Can Ataca (University of Maryland, Baltimore Campus)

Dr. Maggie Holland (University of Maryland, Baltimore Campus)

Dr. Jonathan Cumming (University of Maryland, Eastern Shore)

Graduate Students:

Gracie Chaney (University of Maryland, Baltimore Campus)

Jan-Michael Archer (University of Maryland, College Park)

Each professor will have a breakout room and give a presentation about their subject matter and how it relates to climate change. The graduate students will give shorter presentations on their research, and share a breakout room. The event will start with introductions and end with a survey.

Completing the survey makes students eligible to win the following prizes:

Tickets to the Baltimore Aquarium

Campsite Reservation at Deep Creek Lake! (2 nights of your choice)

Adopt a Panda (we will adopt on your behalf, you will get certificate and stuffed animal)

Adopt a Honey Badger (we will adopt on your behalf, you will get certificate and stuffed animal)

Adopt a Blue Footed Booby (we will adopt on your behalf, you will get certificate and stuffed animal)