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Events at Smith

Life Science Lunchbag Series: Student Research Highlights (Honors)
November 21, 2024
Presentations on "Using the Optical Vulnerability method to further our understanding of drought resistance in Acer rubrum and Fraxinus americana" by Avery Maltz (BIO), Gersony lab; "Phloem under the knife: Modernizing incision methods for plant physiology research" by Flora Meeker (BIO), Gersony lab; and "Assessing the impact of parental thermal stress on offspring performance in Baltimore checkerspots" Ruzhuo Chen (BIO), Abarca lab. Pizza will be provided for students and faculty/staff (first 35 attendees).
McConnell 103
12:15 pm

Field Station Friday: Friendship Bracelet Making
November 22, 2024
For the last Field Station Friday of the semester, celebrate all the friendships you've made by joining us for an evening of crafting and coziness. Sign up at the link below.
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MacLeish Field Station - Meet at Sage Hall Circle
2:45 pm to 6:30 pm

Events Off Campus

Lectue: The Influencers
November 21, 2024
presented by Abra Lee. Black Americans have long created their own cultural blueprint for how gardens and nature can be used as a means of remembrance, inspiration, and creativity. In this conversation, we will journey back in time to discuss historic legacies and give insight into some extraordinary people and the plants they used to bring joy into their lives. This Zube Lecture is sponsored by the UMass Department of Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning.
UMass Amherst Design Building Lecture Hall (DB 170)
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Events at Smith

ES&P Lunchbag - Environmental Action Post Election: What's Possible
December 2, 2024
A conversation with Associate Professor Alex Barron, former Obama and Biden administration environmental official, to start to understand the implications of the election for environmental issues. We'll discuss what the incoming administration might do, and ways that we can all take action and continue to work for environmental protection and social justice. Lunch provided.
McConnell 103
12:15 pm

Film screening: Counted Out (followed by a panel discussion and dinner
December 2, 2024
The film, featured in the New York Times, investigates the biggest crises of our time—political polarization, racial and economic inequity, a global pandemic, and climate change—through an unexpected lens: math. The film will run until 6:00 PM, with a panel discussion (and pizza) to follow. Panelists include Smith faculty: Becca Thomases (MTH), Candice Price (MTH), and Shannon Audley (EDC, MaRS co-PI), and will be moderated by Valerie Joseph (AEMES Mentoring Administrative Director). This event is open to the Smith community and general public; it is free, but registration is required. Register at the link below:
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McConnell 103
4:30 pm

Environmental Concentration Capstone Presentation: Mill River Community Flood Study, Williamsburg MA
December 3, 2024
With Molly Neu, Ruize Qin, Lydia Stein, and Maria Gonzalez. Lunch provided.
CEEDS
12:15 pm to 1:45 pm

Events at Smith

Positioning for Progress
December 7, 2024
CEEDS hosts Citizens' Climate Lobby for a virtual Conference Watch Party! Join us to get CCL's insider look at what Congress is expected to tackle on climate change, including the key opportunities during the lame duck session at the end of this Congress, as well as exciting possibilities emerging for 2025. Learn how you might take action, including getting Climate Advocate Lobby Training and more. Come for all of part of the day. Lunch provided. Register below:
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CEEDS, Wright Hall 005
11:00 am to 5:00 pm

ES&P Presents: Sustainable Solutions Senior Capstone Projects
December 9, 2024
Presentations include "Gear up, Northampton!: Proposing bike routes for Increased Connectivity and Accessibility in Northampton" from Seychelle Brainard, Lucy Hartley, and Jonna Rosenthal; "Sustainable Approaches to Stormwater Management in Northampton, MA: Identifying Prime Locations for Green Infrastructure Development" from Millie Howard, Mira Maglienti, Georgia Blake, and Shira Goldman; and "Greening Green Spaces: An Action Plan for Transforming Lawns In Northampton" from Isabelle Leguelinel, Kiran Das-Goel, and Isabella Kemp. Lunch provided.
Neilson Browsing Room
12:15 pm

Environmental Science and Policy Program Honors progress presentations
December 9, 2024
Featuring senior ES&P majors who are working toward an honors thesis: Morgan Fizer and "What's that Smell?! Evaluating the Impact of Ambient VOC Emissions from the Bristol Landfill," Seychelle Brainard talking about "Coral Reef Connectivity: Potential for Evolutionary Adaptation to Thermal Stress and Applications for Marine Spatial Planning in the Southwest Indian Ocean," Malika Gottfried talking about "Managing Urban Green Spaces: A Study of Community Gardens in New York City," and Kiran Das-Goel on "Evaluating the Evolution of Climate Change Communication Across Three Time Periods." Refreshments provided.
CEEDS
4:30 pm to 6:00 pm

ES&P Presents: Sustainable Solutions Senior Capstone Projects Part 2
December 10, 2024
Presentations include "Informing Smith College Botanic Garden's Seed Collecting Policy" from Caroline Leon, George Kermond, and Grace Ellis and "Evaluating the Case For Green Schoolyards: Equity and Climate Adaption in Massachusetts Public Elementary Schools" from Malika Gottfried and Neelie Markley. Lunch provided.
Neilson Browsing Room
12:15 pm

Events Off Campus

Alaska Tribal Landfills: Permafrost Data Needs
December 5, 2024
Speaker: Sela Tahiry, Environmental Protection Agency. This fall, our webinar series addresses using big geospatial data and remote sensing for community planning applications across permafrost regions.
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Webinar - register at link above
1:00 pm

Webinar: Ecology Careers Outside of Academia 4
December 5, 2024
Join us for the fourth session in our new series highlighting diverse career paths for ecologists outside of academia. We’ll feature informal, conversational interviews to provide insights and networking opportunities for students and mid-career professionals exploring alternative careers. This session includes Kinga Stryszowska-Hill from SmartCover and Dale Strickland from Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc.
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Webinar - register at link above
2:00 pm