Learn about climate solutions being implemented in real time and the near future to get inspired, become educated, and find opportunities to get involved in this all-virtual 3-day event. Talks run from 8-5 pm PT each day. There will be 6 plenary sessions from 8-9 and 1-2 pm PT each day, and the rest of...
Jeremy Greene, MD, PhD, William H. Welch Professor of Medicine and History of Medicine; Director, Institute of the History of Medicine; Director, Center for Medical Humanities & Social Medicine, John Hopkins University The modern medical enterprise is distinctively wasteful. This may seem to result inevitably from the hazardous nature of medical substances, whose infection risk,...
Join Laura McAlister from LA Sanitation and Environment for an enlightening presentation on "Thinking Biomimicry." Explore the fascinating world of biomimicry, discover how nature's solutions can shape a sustainable future, and learn practical tips for incorporating biomimicry into everyday life. Don't miss this opportunity to reconnect with nature and unlock its potential for a greener,...
Get a plate of free hot dining hall food in the SAC basement. Please bring your own containers and utensils. We are operating Tuesdays, Wednesdays, AND Thursdays this quarter.
Climate change poses a significant and growing threat to the stability of financial institutions and markets of all sizes. Ceres’ annual Climate Risk Scorecard assesses the actions that U.S. federal financial regulators have taken within their existing authority to address the systemic impacts of climate-related financial risk. How have these 10 agencies already integrated climate...
Find out why the Pritzker award community thinks the world should know these emerging change-makers. All under the age of 40, the finalists are building strong relationships between human communities and the natural world on three continents. Food will be provided. REGISTER HERE Agenda: -11:30am PT: guests arrive and grab lunch -12:00pm PT: panel discussion...
In this month’s GRID Talk, we close out Latinx Heritage Month by discussing what people-first solutions are needed to ensure a clean energy future that is equitable and sustainable for Latinx families and individuals. With last year’s passing of the Inflation Reduction Act, $500 billion in new spending and tax breaks aim to boost clean...
The UCLA Innovation Showcase livestream features pitches from cross-campus UCLA founders and an expert panel on the impact of AI across industries. Winning startups will receive up to $100,000 in investment capital from the Draper family, UCLA alumni in venture, and $350,000 in Google service credits for their product portfolio. Startup Pitches: 4:00-5:30p Panel: 5:30-6:15p...
All UCLA graduate students interested in environmental justice, sustainability, and resilience are invited to a free, cross-campus networking reception. Learn about environmental organizations, student funding opportunities, jobs, internships, and other resources across campus while mingling with fellow students who share your passion for the environment. With food and drinks provided, this reception will provide a...
Occidental's Community Book Program Presents: Responsibility and Reciprocal Relationships with the Land: Indigenous Knowledge, Conservation, and Land Return. Join Oxy Professor of Biology Gretchen North, Celestina Castillo, Executive Director of the Center for Community Based Learning, artist and scientist Samantha Morales Johnson, Tina Calderon, Tongva Language Committee member, Bryce Lewis-Smith, Research Assistant at UW’s Center...
