Introduction to Arctic Issues

Activity Type: 
Workshop
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Date: 
Friday, February 18, 2022 - 15:30 to 19:00
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Location: 
1502 Posvar
Contact Person: 
Maja Konitzer
Contact Email: 
majab@pitt.edu

Learn from expert speakers about critical issues facing the Arctic region—such as climate change, Arctic security, and shifting cultural identities during the Anthropocene. Attendees will receive a resource book about future opportunities to explore Arctic topics.

Speakers include:
Brandon Boylan, GSPIA and European Studies Center Alum
Eitan Shelef, Associate Professor at Pitt and Pitt Climate Center researcher
Theresa Baughman, Artist, Pitt Studio Arts alumna
Representative from Kerecis, a biotechnology company that develops and markets regenerative grafts from fish skin

Refreshments will be provided for in-person attendees, as well as a Zoom link for remote attendees.

Register here - https://forms.gle/cpkuw8mnA45rNBor5

UCIS Unit: 
Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies
European Studies Center
Global Studies Center
Global Experiences Office
Other Pitt Sponsors: 
Ford Institute for Human Security
Pitt Climate
Global Change Center
Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation
World Regions: 
Canada
Europe
Europe and Russia
European Union
International
Russia/Eastern Europe
Is Event Already in University Calendar?: 
No
Pitt Undergrads: 
44
Pitt Grad Students: 
10