Careers in Conservation: Diverse Perspectives
October 19, 2019
Careers in Conservation is back for the 2019-2020 school year - early! We will be hosting a one-day conference featuring interdisciplinary pathways towards conservation on Saturday, October 19, 2019. Register via Facebook or Eventbrite!
The theme for this year is environmental justice in conservation through the increase of diverse perspectives within the field. The event will be taking place at the Harvard campus from 9am to 4pm. Lunch is included. See our Careers in Conservation pages for images of the conference in past years!
This year's event schedule is:
9 am-10am: Registration and breakfast in Northwest Basement.
10 am-11am: Keynote Address by Lisa Famolare, Vice President, Amazonia at Conservation International.
11 am-11:50 am & 11:50 am-12:40 pm: Workshops on topics including conservation communication, technology in conservation, environmental legislation, environmental leadership/advocacy, and conservation education.
12:40 pm-2 pm: Networking lunch with local environmental organizations.
2 pm-3:30 pm: Interdisciplinary panel featuring Sheila Jasanoff, Pforzheimer Professor of Science and Technology Studies at Harvard University; Angelou Ezeilo, author of "Engage, Connect, Protect: Empowering Diverse Youth as Environmental Leaders"; and José González, Founder and Director Emeritus of Latino Outdoors.
3:30 pm-4 pm: Closing Remarks
This event is made possible by our generous sponsors: Harvard Forest, Harvard Office for Sustainability, Harvard Office of Careers Services, Harvard University Center for the Environment (HUCE), and Academics for Land Protection in New England (ALPiNE).
October 19, 2019
Careers in Conservation is back for the 2019-2020 school year - early! We will be hosting a one-day conference featuring interdisciplinary pathways towards conservation on Saturday, October 19, 2019. Register via Facebook or Eventbrite!
The theme for this year is environmental justice in conservation through the increase of diverse perspectives within the field. The event will be taking place at the Harvard campus from 9am to 4pm. Lunch is included. See our Careers in Conservation pages for images of the conference in past years!
This year's event schedule is:
9 am-10am: Registration and breakfast in Northwest Basement.
10 am-11am: Keynote Address by Lisa Famolare, Vice President, Amazonia at Conservation International.
11 am-11:50 am & 11:50 am-12:40 pm: Workshops on topics including conservation communication, technology in conservation, environmental legislation, environmental leadership/advocacy, and conservation education.
12:40 pm-2 pm: Networking lunch with local environmental organizations.
2 pm-3:30 pm: Interdisciplinary panel featuring Sheila Jasanoff, Pforzheimer Professor of Science and Technology Studies at Harvard University; Angelou Ezeilo, author of "Engage, Connect, Protect: Empowering Diverse Youth as Environmental Leaders"; and José González, Founder and Director Emeritus of Latino Outdoors.
3:30 pm-4 pm: Closing Remarks
This event is made possible by our generous sponsors: Harvard Forest, Harvard Office for Sustainability, Harvard Office of Careers Services, Harvard University Center for the Environment (HUCE), and Academics for Land Protection in New England (ALPiNE).
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