Celebrating 15 years of Impact at Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability
Event Overview
Join Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability to celebrate 15 years of advancing research to impact policy, practices, products, and public opinion. Cornell Atkinson has been at the forefront of advancing sustainability efforts by uniting experts and external partners to address complex global challenges. By transforming knowledge to impact through this work, the Center’s legacy of impact is defined by groundbreaking collaborations, innovative solutions, and a commitment to a more sustainable future. This event aims to showcase the work of Cornell Atkinson while celebrating the partnerships and researchers that make its work possible.
Agenda
For the full agenda and speaker information, please visit the Cornell Events page.
Event emceed by John Toohey-Morales, Trustee, Cornell University; Atmospheric & Environmental Scientist, ClimaData Corporation
9:00 – 9:05am
Welcome Remarks by John Toohey-Morales, Trustee, Cornell University; Atmospheric & Environmental Scientist, ClimaData Corporation
9:05 – 9:15am
9:15 – 9:25am
Reflections by David M. Lodge, Francis J. DiSalvo Director, Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability
9:25 – 10:05am
The Value of Visionary Partnerships: Why Cornell Atkinson?
10:05 – 10:50am
Driving Change: Showcasing the Transformative Impact of Cornell Atkinson (Part One)
Introduction to Clean Air Task Force & Cornell Atkinson Partnership
— Session 1: Deep Geothermal Energy
Introduction to The Nature Conservancy & Cornell Atkinson Partnership
— Session 2: Birds, Bees, and Conservation
10:50 – 11:05am
BREAK
11:05 – 11:30am
— Session 3: Dairy Sustainability
11:30am – Noon
From the Outside In: Industry Perspectives on Partnering for Sustainable Impact
Noon – 1:00pm
BREAK
1:00 – 1:45pm
Radical Collaboration: Influencing the World Through Sustainability Research
1:45 – 3:10pm
BREAK
3:10 – 3:45pm
Driving Change: Showcasing the Transformative Impact of Cornell Atkinson (Part Three)
— Session 4: Closed Green Loop Battery Circularity
— Session 5: Drought modeling
3:45 – 4:00pm
Closing Remarks by David Lodge, Francis J. DiSalvo Director, Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability
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7:30 – 9:00pm
The Future of U.S. Climate Policy*
* While the rest of the day is online-only, we welcome in-person attendance for this evening panel. Join us in G-01 Gates Hall and or online (separate registration required).
What You'll Learn
- How research has accelerated impact to reduce climate risks, accelerate energy transitions, increase food security, and advance One Health
- How fostering creative partnerships between universities and nonprofits, businesses, and government agencies can provoke large-scale, long-term change
- How Cornell Atkinson has shaped the last 15 years of sustainability research
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Join Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability to celebrate 15 years of advancing research to impact policy, practices, products, and public opinion. Cornell Atkinson has been at the forefront of advancing sustainability efforts by uniting experts and external partners to address complex global challenges. By transforming knowledge to impact through this work, the Center’s legacy of impact is defined by groundbreaking collaborations, innovative solutions, and a commitment to a more sustainable future. This event aims to showcase the work of Cornell Atkinson while celebrating the partnerships and researchers that make its work possible.
Agenda
For the full agenda and speaker information, please visit the Cornell Events page.
Event emceed by John Toohey-Morales, Trustee, Cornell University; Atmospheric & Environmental Scientist, ClimaData Corporation
9:00 – 9:05am
Welcome Remarks by John Toohey-Morales, Trustee, Cornell University; Atmospheric & Environmental Scientist, ClimaData Corporation
9:05 – 9:15am
9:15 – 9:25am
Reflections by David M. Lodge, Francis J. DiSalvo Director, Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability
9:25 – 10:05am
The Value of Visionary Partnerships: Why Cornell Atkinson?
10:05 – 10:50am
Driving Change: Showcasing the Transformative Impact of Cornell Atkinson (Part One)
Introduction to Clean Air Task Force & Cornell Atkinson Partnership
— Session 1: Deep Geothermal Energy
Introduction to The Nature Conservancy & Cornell Atkinson Partnership
— Session 2: Birds, Bees, and Conservation
10:50 – 11:05am
BREAK
11:05 – 11:30am
— Session 3: Dairy Sustainability
11:30am – Noon
From the Outside In: Industry Perspectives on Partnering for Sustainable Impact
Noon – 1:00pm
BREAK
1:00 – 1:45pm
Radical Collaboration: Influencing the World Through Sustainability Research
1:45 – 3:10pm
BREAK
3:10 – 3:45pm
Driving Change: Showcasing the Transformative Impact of Cornell Atkinson (Part Three)
— Session 4: Closed Green Loop Battery Circularity
— Session 5: Drought modeling
3:45 – 4:00pm
Closing Remarks by David Lodge, Francis J. DiSalvo Director, Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability
***
7:30 – 9:00pm
The Future of U.S. Climate Policy*
* While the rest of the day is online-only, we welcome in-person attendance for this evening panel. Join us in G-01 Gates Hall and or online (separate registration required).