Please join us for the first Climate School Signature Speaker Series event of the Fall 2023 semester, featuring: Dr. Jane Zelikova- Director, Soil Carbon Solutions Center, Colorado State University
Topic: Climate Solutions, Justice, and the Rise of a Trillion-Dollar Industry
Dr. Jane Zelikova is an ecologist who works at the intersection of climate science and policy. Her work focuses on advancing the science of carbon removal and she is currently the executive director of the Soil Carbon Solutions Center at Colorado State University, where she works with leading scientists to build the tools and approaches needed to accelerate the deployment of credible soil-based climate solutions, measure their impacts, and bring them to scale. Her recent TED talk on the topic of soils and climate change can be found here.
In addition to her scientific and policy expertise, Dr. Zelikova is the co-founder of 500 Women Scientists, a global grassroots nonprofit organization with the mission to serve society by making science open, inclusive, and accessible and fighting racism, patriarchy and oppressive societal norms. She is also the founder of Hey Girl Productions, co-producing and starring in the film End of Snow, which has been featured in National Geographic and Outside magazine.
Introduction by Jason E. Smerdon: Professor of Climate Co-Senior Director for Education Co-Director, Undergraduate Program in Sustainable Development
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6:00PM to 7:00PM- Program
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7:00PM-8:00PM- Reception in the Foyer
This event is open in-person for CUID-holders only. Please register with your UNI.
The public is invited to join us virtually- Please register here.
