Heinz Lecture and Panel Discussion with Zealan Hoover: Shifting from Climate Anxiety to Climate Optimism

Subtitle: 
Activity Type: 
Lecture
Promo Image: 
Presenter: 
Date: 
Monday, October 28, 2024 - 15:30
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Location: 
University Club, Ballroom A
Contact Person: 
Contact Phone: 
Contact Email: 
Cost: 

Join us for a lecture and panel discussion exploring how science, technology, and human creativity offer hope in our fight against the climate crisis while underscoring the continuing need for collective action that drives meaningul, long-term change.

Special Guest:

Zealan Hoover, Senior Advisor to the EPA Administrator

Panelists:

Nicole Heller, Associate Curator of Anthropocene Studies , Carnegie Museum of Natural History

Tomas Matza, Director of Graduate Studies and Associate Professor, Department of Anthropology

Ruth Mostern, Associate Professor, Department of History

Light refreshments provided. Event open to all students, faculty, and staff - RSVP is required.

UCIS Unit: 
Director's Office
Other Pitt Sponsors: 
Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation
Is Event Already in University Calendar?: 
Yes