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91�Թ� researcher to discuss the global freshwater crisis for 'Science at Sunset' series

2018-09-18T08:00:00-04:00

The University of 91�Թ�’s (ND-LEEF) will host an event in its “Science at Sunset” series from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27 (Thursday). The event will take place at the Morrison Family Pavilion within located on Laurel Road in South Bend and feature a presentation by , professor and former chair of biological sciences at 91�Թ�, titled, “The global freshwater crisis – challenges and solutions.”

In discussing the presentation, Lamberti said, “Fresh water is arguably the planet’s most imperiled resource, with more than 1 billion people lacking access to clean water and 3 billion lacking adequate sanitation.” At the event, he will explain the challenges affecting this natural resource and how those issues impact public health and biodiversity in freshwater systems. Lamberti, affiliated member of the , will also share his global perspective on how the environment will adapt and how human populations could ensure freshwater access for current and future generations.

ND-LEEF will provide snacks for the free program and attendees are welcome to bring their own beverages, including beer and wine. Glass containers and other alcoholic drinks are prohibited; all beverages must be brought in plastic or metal containers. Although the County Parks and ND-LEEF partner on many science-related programs, the “Science at Sunset” series is unique in that it is designed for adults.

“This is an opportunity for adults to hear about cutting-edge environmental research in an informal outdoor setting, enjoy some food and chat with the researchers and each other,” said Evie Kirkwood, director of the .

The program is free, but registration is required by calling the County Parks’ program reservation line by Monday (Sept. 24) at 574-654-3155.

The Environmental Change Initiative (ND-ECI) at the University of 91�Թ� brings together more than 50 researchers across disciplines to help people and ecosystems adapt to climate change, mitigate the effects of land use change, predict species occurrences in a shifting world and improve water quality. The initiative works hand-in-hand with partners to support research that matters to society, answering the most critical environmental questions of our time. To learn more about ND-ECI, visit .

Contact: Brett Peters, ND-LEEF assistant director, bpeters2@nd.edu,��574-367-7621,��

Originally published by Brett Peters at on Sept. 17.

Public invited to 'Science at Sunset' to learn about environmental research at 91�Թ�

2018-07-03T12:25:00-04:00

The (ND-LEEF) will host an event in its series from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on July 19 (Thursday). This event will take place at the ND-LEEF Morrison Family Pavilion within located on Laurel Road in South Bend.

ND-LEEF will provide food for the free program and attendees are welcome to bring their own beverages, including beer and wine. Other alcoholic drinks and glass containers are prohibited; all beverages must be brought in plastic or metal containers. The “Science at Sunset” series is unique in that it is designed for adults.

In discussing the event, Evie Kirkwood, director of St. Joseph County Parks, said, “It’s an opportunity for adults to hear about environmental science in an informal outdoor setting, enjoy some food and chat with the researchers and each other.”

The event will feature a presentation titled, “Disentangling the Language of Nature: How mathematics helps us understand the world we live in” by , professor of , Frank M. Freimann Collegiate Chair in and associate director of the for ND-LEEF.

“I grew up in a family where literature, language and music were important, but I simply loved mathematics. I remember being fascinated by the idea that mathematics can describe and explain so much of what happens around us – and feeling sad that others had such a fear of mathematics and that they could not join me in this experience,” said Bolster. “Sharing this passion and knowledge with everyone is one of the reasons I became a professor and the chance to do so for the community in the beautiful park setting is really exciting.”

The program is free, but registration is required by calling the county parks’ program reservation line 574-654-3155 by July 13 (Friday).

Contact: Brett Peters, ND-LEEF assistant director, Environmental Change Initiative, University of 91�Թ�, bpeters2@nd.edu, 574-367-7621;

Originally published by Brett Peters at on June 25.