On Tuesday, April 27th UConn Early College Experience and the Environmental Science Faculty invite all certified UConn ECE Environmental Science Instructors to participate in the annual professional development conference for the 2020-2021 AY. The speaker for this workshop is Parker McMullen Bushman.
This workshop is being held online via WebEx. To access WebEx navigate to: webex.uconn.edu with your UConn NetID and password.
If you need to locate your NetID or password go to netid.uconn.edu or contact UConn's technology support servics at techsupport.uconn.edu.
WebEx Information:
There are three ways to join:
1• Via direct link (which will open in your default web browser)
Link: https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/uconn-cmr/j.php?MTID=mefb97662d3c1794802cc23f72094b609
2• Via the WebEx desktop app that can be downloaded at https://its.uconn.edu/webex/ using your NetID and password. Using the app will provide you with the best meeting experience.
To Join: enter the meeting number: 120 132 2388
3• Via phone: dial: +1-415-655-0002 US Toll
When prompted you will enter the access code (meeting number): 120 132 2388 and the # key
*If ever prompted for a meeting password enter: PyTfPTzk353
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE IN YOUR COMMUNITY
Did you know that often times the zip-code of where you live is an indicator of your lifespan and general health? Join Parker McMullen Bushman for an Environmental Justice workshop where you will learn and gain an introduction to environmental justice (EJ) and how environmental hazards affect different communities. This will include a lecture on, and discussion of, the connections between socio-cultural inequity and environmental issues, as well as a brief history of the EJ movement.
Parker McMullen Bushman is the Colorado State University Director of Extension for the City and County of Denver. Her background in the education, conservation, outdoor recreation, and interpretive fields spans over 23+ years. She has a Master of Natural Resources from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, with a focus in Environmental Education and Interpretation.
Agenda:
9:00 – 9:15 Welcome and introductions
9:15 – 10:10 Environmental Justice in your community – Parker McMullen Bushman
10:10 – 10:15 Break
10:15 – 11:00 A conversation about environmental justice – Parker McMullen Bushman
11:00 – 11:05 Break
11:05 –11:50 How the pandemic has affected the class environment – Morty Ortega
11:50 – 12:00 Final thoughts – Morty Ortega
