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Let’s Talk Soil: A Panel Discussion with Professor Asmeret Asefaw Berhe

REGISTER HERE In celebration of Earth Month, join the University of California, Merced for a discussion with Professor Asmeret Asefaw Berhe. Bio: Professor Asmeret Asefaw Berhe is a Professor of Soil Biogeochemistry, and Falasco Chair in Earth Sciences at the Department of Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of California, Merced. She is also...

Navigating a Low-Waste Lifestyle During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Creating less waste has become even harder for individuals due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. With necessary regulations to protect public health and safety, come some unavoidable consequences of more waste. But in your efforts to stay at home more, is there anything you can do to reduce your waste footprint? Find out more from...

American Organics Virtual Facility Tour

Do you wonder what happens to the compostables once picked up from UCLA? All of these materials are hauled to Athens Services' American Organics Facility in Victorville, where items are screened, sorted, and processed. Hear from Robert Phillips, Director of Organics, as he provides a virtual tour of the facility and ask any questions about...

Leadership Development in Neurosurgery: How do we promote skills and diversity? – One Woman’s Journey

In 2005, Dr. Muraszko became the Chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Michigan, the first woman to chair an academic neurosurgery department in the United States. Dr. Muraszko specializes in pediatric neurosurgery and belongs to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS).  Her areas of research interests...

Global Innovations in Waste Management Panel

The Global Innovations in Waste Management Research Panel is a day to explore creative innovations in how we deal with our trash around the world. This casual, yet professional networking event allows students and professionals to participate in intimate discussions about unique approaches to waste management. It is split into three parts: a panelist introduction,...

Plastics: The Last Straw for Big Oil?

Join us on Thursday, April 8 for a webinar discussing Plastics: The Last Straw for Big Oil?, a report addressing the risks of overinvestment in plastics infrastructure. We will provide...

Medical Waste and Health Equity Panel

Medical Aid Initiative at UCLA is hosting a Health Equity and Medical Waste panel which seeks to raise awareness about sustainability in medicine and help students learn more about the...

Organic Landscaping Panel

Curious about organic landscaping? Come join us for a conversation with experts in the field about how we can better manage our lands for a safer, healthier, and more equitable...