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Earth Day Environmental Justice Conference

SAVE THE DATE - 2025 KSUEL Earth Day Environmental Justice Undergraduate Research Conference

Theme: Arctic Nations and Climate Change
Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025 
Time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Â鶹¾«Ñ¡, East Liverpool, Purinton Hall 
Sponsored by: KSUEL Campus

 


About the Theme

Arctic nations hold a crucial role in stewarding the Arctic environment. Their responsibilities include:

  • Protecting fragile ecosystems
  • Managing natural resources sustainably
  • Promoting the well-being of Arctic residents
  • Collaborating with other Arctic nations to address the challenges of climate change
  • Respecting the rights of Indigenous populations in the region
     

Why Attend?

Join us as we explore these responsibilities and their global implications through the lens of undergraduate research. Mark your calendar for an engaging day of discussions, presentations, and insights on one of the most critical environmental justice issues of our time.
 

Student Participation

There will be a paper competition, and students can register to present their research in one of the following formats:

  • PowerPoint Presentation
  • Poster Session
  • Personal Statement Reading

 

Stay tuned for additional information and submission deadlines!

 

The Earth Day Environmental Justice Conference is an annual event held each spring on the Saturday closest to Earth Day (April 22) at . It showcases undergraduate research on Environmental Issues. Students from all campuses are welcome! This event is free and open to the public, however, RSVP is appreciated.

For updates and additional information, you may contact:
Dr. Lydia Rose at Lrose17@kent.edu or Dr. Darryl Hancock at dhancoc4@kent.edu