This month-long celebration of the planet aims to further the Earth Day history of environmental activism. The health of the planet directly affects the health of people, and small changes in our daily life really can make a difference. While celebrating the Earth this month, take time to sign petitions, call your representatives, and reexamine your own actions.
Dr. Anthony Jack, sociologist and Assistant Professor of Education at Harvard University, is transforming the way we address diversity and inclusion in education. His new book, The Privileged Poor: How Elite Colleges are Failing Disadvantaged Students, reframes the conversation surrounding poverty and higher education. In it, he explains the paths of two uniquely segregated groups. First, … Continue Reading →
This talk will discuss the role of race in recruitment, selection, and ultimate job choice. It will benefit students to understand how race-ethnicity has relevance for applicant screening and their own screening of employers.
Jacqueline Patterson, the Director of the NAACP Environmental and Climate Justice Program joins Emory Climate Talks for a conversation on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at 6:00 PM.
Dr. Valerie Babb and Dr. Jessica Lynn Stewart will lead us in a conversation on the construction of race, the difficulties individuals experience with Black versus African American, intraracial dynamics, and the many intersections of the Black identity. Join us for this honest conversation.
The United States is known as a nation of immigrants. But as award-winning author and historian Erika Lee will discuss in our next colloquium, the US is also a nation of xenophobia. An irrational fear, hatred, and hostility toward immigrants has been a defining feature of our nation from the colonial era to the … Continue Reading →
Join The Atlanta RCE Network on Monday, February 22nd at 3pm! Their special guest, Ms. Jasmine Burton, from Wish to Wash, will talk about innovation in sanitation and hygiene in metro Atlanta. Ms. Burton works to create a human-centered design as a framework for research, innovation, and sustainable social impact. Please join them on Feb … Continue Reading →
Are you curious about a career in the climate change movement? Join Emory Climate Talks for a conversation with Emory alumnae Camilla Schramek (16C) and Angela Jiang (19C). We are excited to partner with the Emory Alumni Environmental Network for this event. Camilla is a communication's professional with campaign … Continue Reading →
Talea Mayo, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics here at Emory University, joins Climate Talks for a conversation on Tuesday, March 16 at 4:00 PM.
The RCE Greater Atlanta is a online conversation with Dr. Ali Keyvanfar to discuss neighborhood-driven work stops, and construction delay due to unaddressed social concerns is increasing. If proper risk identification and mitigation is not in practice, soon we will see the \201C neighborhood delays\201D as a modern risk factor to stay. Dr. Keyvanfar Lab … Continue Reading →
Join RCE Greater Atlanta March 22nd at 3pm to hear our special guest, Bernie Burgener, talk about the status of sustainable development in Atlanta. Mr. Burgener will also discuss how we can achieve decent work for all in the city by addressing certain missing components. We look forward you to seeing you there!
