October 12th, 2023
Professor Marilyn Rampersad Mackiewicz (Oregon State University)
Be a Catalyst for Change: Empowering Cultures of Belonging, Leadership, and Innovation to Solve Convergent Global Challenges in Human Health and the Environment
This event will be held in-person at Pacific Lutheran University. The public is welcome at any or all of the events. A Zoom option is available for both the 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. sessions. Register for the Zoom option using this link.
4 p.m. Student session: “Steps to Success in Chemistry- an informal discussion on overcoming challenges on your educational pathway.” – Dr Mackiewicz and OSU Chemistry Dept grad student Hallee Boyd
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Location: Hauge Administration Building, Room 101, Pacific Lutheran University, and by Zoom at this link.
5:30 p.m. Buffet Dinner: $25 per person; $15 for students
A vegan option will be available.
Register for dinner using this form and pay via our Webstore. All dinner participants attendees should register individually so that we have accurate information for meals. Payment can be made for multiple people at once at our Webstore.
Location: Chris Knutzen Hall, Anderson University Center, Pacific Lutheran University
7:00 p.m. Public Lecture: Be a Catalyst for Change: Empowering Cultures of Belonging, Leadership, and Innovation to Solve Convergent Global Challenges in Human Health and the Environment
Location: Hauge Administration Building, Room 101, Pacific Lutheran University, and by Zoom at this link.
Professor Marilyn Rampersad Mackiewicz (Oregon State University) will discuss the design of safe nanomaterials for clinical use in her talk titled “Be a Catalyst for Change: Empowering Cultures of Belonging, Leadership, and Innovation to Solve Convergent Global Challenges in Human Health and the Environment.” She will integrate how her experiences as a first-generation student and woman of color in STEM have shaped her as a transdisciplinary scientist and inclusive leader. Along the way, she will share various cross-cutting engagements in the Department of Chemistry at Oregon State University that promote inclusive excellence, leading to cultures of belonging where everyone can thrive and innovate.
Both the 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. sessions may be joined by Zoom at this link.
Contact Professor Sheri Tonn (tonnsj@plu.edu) with any questions.