Upcoming Events
AI Health Virtual Seminar Series: Myth Versus Reality: Unraveling Common Misconceptions About Heat-Related Illnesses
Summer of 2023 served as a wake-up call for many regarding the impact of extreme heat. The toll on communities was severe. In this session, we will discuss extreme heat and its impact on public health, focusing on the prevalent myths and misconceptions surrounding extreme heat, shedding light on the realities that healthcare providers need to understand to effectively mitigate risks and provide optimal care.
Investing for Mission Driven Institutions, Discussion Session with ACIR
Register for this BONUS session in the "Investing for Mission-Driven Institutions" seminar series hosted by the Office of Climate and Sustainability. The session will feature a discussion with Emma Rasiel and Richard Y. Li, Professor of the Practice in the Economics Department and Chair of the Advisory Committee on Investment Responsibility (ACIR), about ACIR's February response to the Duke Climate Coalition's most recent proposal for fossil fuel divestment.
Network for Engineering With Nature (N-EWN) Partners Meeting
N-EWN's goal for this symposium is to provide partners (including Duke University) with an opportunity to learn about the innovative work of each organization, create stronger connections between partners, and facilitate collaboration on new projects. Register by Feb. 1 for a discounted Early Bird registration fee ($250 for faculty, staff, and other non-students; $125 for students).
HeatWise Policy Partnership Summit
At this invitation-only event, researchers, policymakers, and corporate and community leaders will converge at Duke University in Durham, NC, for robust cross-sectoral dialogue about how to make communities more resilient to heat events.