Pre-symposium Events

Below is a schedule of all the events associated with the MAC-EPID symposium.  Most are by invitation only with the exception of Journal Club.  These events are a fun way to foster connections among those involved so please take advantage if you receive an invitation.

​THURSDAY (In person, by invitation only)

The day before the public lectures of the MAC-EPID symposium, we host a series of intimate events for invited U-M faculty, staff, and students to network with the symposium speakers and each other. 

9:00-12:00 pm Individual meetings with guest speakers (held at the Michigan Union room 2210)

12:00-12:45 pm Student lunch with guest speakers  (held at the Michigan Union room 2210)

1:00-4:45 pm Workshop (U-M current projects, there will be a break at 3pm)  (held at the Michigan Union room 2210)

• • • • Alex Szczuka, Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering

      • Rebeccah Sokol, Associate Professor, School of Social Work

      • Quinn Hunter, Assistant Professor, Stamps School of Art and Design

      • Alex Song, PhD Candidate in the Environmental Biotechnology Group within the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

      • Talia Sternbach, Postdoctoral Fellow, Epidemiology, School of Public Health

5:00-8:00 pm Dinner for workshop participants at the Detroit Observatory (on Washington Heights).  Tours will begin at 5:30.

​FRIDAY (Hybrid, open to the public)

The Symposium Webpage has the current schedule but a general outline is below.

• Morning: 2 lectures

• Luncheon

• Afternoon: 1 or 2 lectures

Discussion and connections across disciplines is an important part of our events.  Therefore we include a half hour break following each lecture and an extended lunch time.