Welcome by Dr. Mark Madison, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Historian at NCTC, and Dr. Keith Alexander, Assistant Professor of History at Shepherd University (Live streamed)
4:30 P.M.
“The Science – And Art – Of Satellite Imagery,” by Featured Speaker Mr. John Amos, President and Founder of SkyTruth. (Live streamed)
5:30 P.M.
Dinner, available for purchase at the NCTC dining hall
7 P.M.
Featured Speaker Mr. David Conover, Executive Producer of Compass Light Production, viewing of his new documentary film, Behold the Earth.(Live streamed- Speaker only)
Friday, October 27
8:30 A.M.
Welcome by Dr. Mary J.C. Hendrix, President of Shepherd University (Live streamed)
8:45 A.M.
“Conservation History in the Humanities,” by Featured Speaker Dr. Douglas Brinkley, Professor of History at Rice University. (Via Skype) (Live streamed)
9:45 A.M.
Break
10 A.M.
“Scientific Language Barriers: Communicating Environmental Science to the Public,” by Featured Speaker Dr. Angela Lueking, Professor in the Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering at Pennsylvania State University. (Live streamed)
11 A.M.
Concurrent Breakout Sessions on 1). The Arts and the Environment, led by Ms. Susan Mills; 2). Ethics and Environmental Decision-making, led by Dr. Mark Madison; 3). History and Environmental Engagement, led by Dr. Keith Alexander.
Noon
Lunch, available for purchase at the NCTC dining hall
1:15 P.M.
Reassemble
1:30 P.M.
Featured Speaker Ms. Denise Giardina, novelist, reads from her novel The Unquiet Earth with interview and discussion moderation by Dr. Sylvia Shurbutt. (Live streamed)
2:30 P.M.
Break
2:45 P.M.
Panel Dialog and Discussion with all Featured Speakers, moderated by Dr. Rebecca Bates, Professor of Integrated Engineering and Computer Science at Minnesota State University, Mankato. (Live streamed)
