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Kat Vanderburg
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Sustainable Living / Earth Day Everyday
Environmental challenges are changing our daily lives. As society becomes more aware of issues it’s being faced with, we are becoming better environmental stewards and choose to participate in sustainable living initiatives. We are seeking proposals that encapsulate the essence of sustainable living not just on Earth Day, but every day. Presentations should delve into the various dimensions of sustainable living, environmental awareness, and harmonious living by inspiring, educating, and making lasting impressions. We encourage you to submit a proposal if you have ideas that revolve around technological advancements, paradigm shifts, policy advocacy, community engagement, decision management, and the like. Presentations focused on daily conservation of natural resources and “green” living would also fit in this topic.
Sustainability Research
Contribute to this event through sharing groundbreaking research, innovations, and insights that will help us achieve a more sustainable future. The environment, energy, and climate are hot topic items within the scientific community. Presentations describing rigorous research initiatives, informed discussions, and collaborative efforts that address the environment, energy, climate, and other sustainability-related research are appropriate. Possible focus areas could include climate science and adaptations, renewable energy/sustainable energy technologies, biodiversity conservation and ecological restoration efforts, socio-economic impacts, social issues, and mitigation efforts, as well as any interdisciplinary studies connecting society to the domains.
Interdisciplinary Sustainability Topics
Cross-disciplinary collaboration is key to fostering innovative solutions that address and solve the complex challenges Earth is facing. Proposals that explore the interconnectedness of sustainability challenges in topics ranging from urban planning development, resilient communities, eco-friendly technologies, ethical considerations, equity, environmental justice, sustainable food systems, biodiversity, cultural perspectives, conservation efforts, sustainable business practices, supply chain management and logistics, ecological and human health, and the like are encouraged.
Sustainability and Technology
Contribute to the next generation of sustainable solutions with tech-driven answers to sustainability challenges. Appropriate presentations include highlighting the synergy between technology and sustainability. We aim to unveil how cutting-edge innovations are changing the way we address global environmental and human health concerns. Any presentations on AI-powered environmental monitoring and analysis platforms, smart cities, clean energy technologies, circular economy models, and climate adaptation are welcome to apply!
Fun and Family-Friendly Earth Day
We are living in a world where we are more environmentally conscious. We want to celebrate Earth Day with creativity and inclusivity. We are looking for submissions on how to curate activities that celebrate our planet and engage communities. Do you have any DIY eco-friendly or upcycling craft you want to share with others? Maybe you have some gardening tips, virtual tours of eco-friendly places, artistic Earthy expression, or nature-inspired storytelling and games? Submissions to this track can also include creative works such as photography or artwork.
*Please note: student/faculty/staff collaborations are welcome. These collaborations should be submitted as a “non-student led” presentation type. A presentation led by a student or a collaboration of only students should be submitted as a “student-led” presentation and is limited to 20 minutes.
Student-Led Presentation:
This type of presentation is 20 minutes total (15 minutes for presentation + 5 minutes for discussion) and is recommended for individual presenters offering succinct delivery. The presenter guides the session and should deliver material appropriate for the session length.
Non-Student Led Presentation — Standard:
These presentations are 20 minutes total (15 minutes for presentation + 5 minutes for discussion). They are recommended for individual presenters or pairs of presenters offering succinct delivery. The presenter guides the session and should deliver material appropriate for the session length.
Non-Student Led Presentation — Full:
This type of presentation is 50 minutes total (40 minutes for presentation + 10 minutes for questions) and is recommended for individuals with more in-depth material to present or for group presentations. The presenter guides the session and should deliver material appropriate for the session length. For group presentations, please ensure that the number of presenters is appropriate to the session length.
Posters/Other Materials (asynchronous):
We invite you to show off your creativity and communication skills on environmental stewardship and sustainable progress through a diverse range of creative and informative visual content submissions consisting of but not limited to posters, articles, infographics, PowerPoint presentations with or without pre-recorded audio, or podcasts. Utilize your chosen format to captivate the audience and showcase your knowledge. To submit a proposal, provide a brief description of the objectives, key points, and format in your abstract.
Photo Gallery (asynchronous):
Show what “Our Sustainable Future” looks like to you through photography! Whether it’s a beautiful landscape, a still-life or your favorite reusable items, interesting wildlife you spotted, or something else meaningful to you, we want to see it. Please include a brief (1–2 sentence) caption explaining your photo and how it captures the “Our Sustainable Future” theme.
*Some proposals may be accepted for a different type of session than requested by the presenter. Confirmation of session type will be indicated in the acceptance letter.
Questions? Contact us at gvirtualconference@purdueglobal.edu.