The UC Center for Public Engagement with Science is back with its monthly feature, Cincinnati Science Roundup. Check out events and news related to science happening in December from PEWS, our collaborators and community partners in Greater Cincinnati!
Environmental Justice and Advocacy Symposium 2023 – Climate, Air, and Activism
Friday, December 1, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM, TUC Great Hall, University of Cincinnati, 2600 Clifton Avenue.
Join the EJAS 2023 event hosted by PEWS faculty affiliate Bob Hyland. Dr. Peter Kalmus, climate scientist at NASA; PEWS faculty affiliate Dr. Amy Townsend-Small; Dr. Angelico Mendy, Brittany McCubbin and Emmanuel-Sathya Gray will share insights on Climate, Air, and Activism at the event. There is also a Poster Session by students from the College of Arts & Sciences, University of Cincinnati and Refreshments from 4:05 to 4:50 p.m. Scan the QR code or Click here to Register for EJAS event!
Green Umbrella Public Health Impacts from Climate Change in Greater Cincinnati
Wednesday, December 6, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT, virtual event
Join Green Umbrella and Scioto Analysis for a webinar about the anticipated health impacts from climate change in Greater Cincinnati. Scioto Analysis will cover a report analyzing how climate change will exacerbate existing and forthcoming public health issues. Green Umbrella will then highlight opportunities for engagement and action on these issues. Speakers include Rob Moore, Michael Hartnett, and Savannah Sullivan. This event is free and open to all but requires registration. Please reach to savannah@greenumbrella.org for any questions.
Woodland Wonders
Everyday, Saturday, December 9 – Saturday, January 6, 10 am – 5 pm daily (except Christmas), Rowe Visitor Center, Cincinnati Nature Center
This holiday tradition features the artwork of renown American artist and illustrator, Charley Harper, and many other local artists who are inspired by Nature Center’s Woodland Wonders. Free print with $50 Charley Harper purchase. Brought to you by The Nature Shop at Rowe Woods with 100% of store proceeds support the mission. This is a drop-in exhibition; no registration required. Members free; nonmembers pay daily admission at the gate.
Nature Encounters
Occurs weekly on Saturdays, December 2 – December 30, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM, Burnet Woods, 3251 Brookline Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Winter is coming! Join the City of Cincinnati Office of Environment and Sustainability’s – Nature Encounters program each and every Saturday at the Trailside Nature Center for a variety of nature themed programming. You can have a discussion on Pine Trees & Pinecone Birdfeeders, learn about Owls, read winter books & make a craft and know more about Sustainability on 2nd, 9th, 16th and 30th December respectively. All programs are free and FUN!
GCSC Winter Community Convening 2023
Wednesday, December 13, 2023, 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm, 1819 Innovation Hub, 2900 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45206
Greater Cincinnati STEM Collaborative in partnership with the 1819 Ground Floor Makerspace and the Ohio STEM Learning Network invite you and your colleagues to join us for the final Community Convening of 2023! Learn about the Makers in Ed program, reflect on Cohort ’23 successes, and dream for future cohorts, and celebrate GCSC awarded STEM Bicycle & 3d Printers Clubs. At this convening, learn about the culminating event plans and discover how OSLN initiatives can support our Greater Cincinnati community. RSVP and get more information here.
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