The Water Institute is excited to unveil its Winter 2025 WaterTalks series, featuring renowned water researchers sharing insights from their latest books and pioneering work. Free and open to the public, this engaging series offers a unique chance to learn from globally recognized experts tackling critical water challenges.
The Winter 2025 WaterTalks will feature a mix of virtual and in-person presentations. Each in-person lecture will begin at 11 a.m., followed by a networking lunch reception—an excellent opportunity to connect with speakers and fellow attendees.
Don't miss this opportunity to hear from leading voices in water research, explore pressing global issues, and join thought-provoking discussions. Stay tuned for registration details and more information on these inspiring talks.
Winter 2025 WaterTalks Schedule
Unbottled: Plastic Water, Inequality, and Water Justice
Speaker: Daniel Jaffee, Professor of Sociology, Portland State University, Oregon, US
Date: January 23, 2025
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Expertise: Environmental sociology, rural sociology, globalization, food and agriculture, social movements, and political economy.
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On the Swamp: Indigenous Environmental Justice Across North Carolina’s Coastal Plain
Speaker: Ryan Emmanuel, Associate Professor of Hydrology, Duke University, North Carolina, US
Date: February 20, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: DC 1302 (with a networking reception to follow in DC 1301)
Expertise: Hydrology, ecohydrology, biogeosciences, environmental justice, and Indigenous rights.
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Water Infrastructure in Resource-Constrained Shrinking and Expanding Cities: The Impact on Water Quality and Public Health
Speaker: Nancy Love, Borchardt and Glysson Collegiate Professor and JoAnn Silverstein Distinguished University Professor, Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of Michigan, US
Date: April 10, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: DC 1302 (with a networking reception to follow in DC 1301)
Expertise: Detection and treatment of chemical and biological contaminants in water systems, and advancement of resource recovery technologies.
Registration opening soon.