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ItemTruth under Siege: Making Climate Knowledge in an Age of Transparency, Skepticism, and Science Denial(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2019-11-11) Edwards, Paul N.This talk examines the history of environmental data systems in the context of the current US administration’s assault on environmental science. Tracking and understanding environmental change requires scientific memory, aka “long data”: consistent, reliable sampling over long periods. Weather observations can become climate data, for example — but only if carefully curated and adjusted to account for changes in instrumentation and data analysis methods. Environmental knowledge institutions therefore depend on an ongoing truce among scientific and political actors. For at least 25 years, climate denialism and deregulatory movements have sought to destabilize this truce, which nevertheless has held until recently. Since 2017, however, climate change deniers and non-scientist ideologues have been appointed to lead key American knowledge institutions. These leaders, and the White House itself, view certain environmental data systems as targets, which they may yet succeed in crippling or completely dismantling. These developments threaten the continuity of the “long data” vital to tracking climate change and other environmental disruptions, with significant consequences for both domestic and international security.
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ItemNon-Aligned Utopias: A Round Table Discussion(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2019-10-09) Francis, Gladys ; Gueye, Oulimata ; Morris, Susanna ; Pierre, Alix ; Sy, Samba ; Xavier, SubhaNew technologies and the soaring accessibility of media production in recent decades have allowed African countries to challenge their place on the cultural world scene. Critic and curator Oulimata Gueye’s research focuses on the impact of digital technology on urban popular culture in Africa, and on the imaginary worlds it produces. The round table will center on Oulimata Gueye’s project Non-Aligned Utopias with scholars working on Afrofuturism and African history, media and expression, such as Dr. Susanna Morris (Georgia Tech), Dr. Subha Xavier (Emory University), Dr. Gladys Francis (Georgia State University), Dr. Alix Pierre (Spelman College) and Samba Sy (Georgia Tech). This event is co-organized by the Cultural services of the French Embassy in the United States and the School of Modern Languages and the School of Literature, Media,and Communication at Georgia Tech.
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ItemBringing it Home: Lessons and Next Steps for Building Partnerships in RCE Greater Atlanta( 2019-04-26) Black, Michael ; Burnes, Suzanne ; Garrett, Cicely ; Heard, Anne ; Kallin, Britta ; Noibi, Yomi ; Stiftel, BruceThis facilitated, interactive session will analyze and synthesize best practices in promoting RCE Greater Atlanta’s priority SDGs, gleaned from earlier sessions. Priority SDGs include: SDG1-No Poverty, SDG2-Zero Hunger, SDG3-Good Health and Well-Being, SDG4-Quality Education, SDG9-Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, SDG11-Sustainable Cities and Communities, and SDG13-Climate Action. The goal here is to exchange ideas and facilitate collaborations among RCE Greater Atlanta members inside and outside higher education, as well as with our colleagues from regional and global RCEs. The session will conclude by outlining concrete next steps for advancing the SDGs through education, research and action partnerships.
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ItemRemarks on the Inaugural Atlanta Global Studies Symposium( 2019-04-26) Peterson, G. P. ; Ibarra, Vanessa
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ItemRoundtable on Virtual Classroom Exhange( 2019-04-26) Abdel-Kader, Mohamed ; Bankoff, Joseph R. ; Brown, Keisha ; Hayden, Jessie ; Mellom, Paula J.A virtual exchange involves connecting students from different parts of the world online over a shared project. Faculty from all disciplines use tools like Webex Teams, Google Hangouts and Zoom, and students collaborate and connect with students from other communities. Panelist will share their experiences with this exciting teaching approach.
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ItemSustainability in Middle East Cities: Challenges and Opportunities( 2019-04-26) Elgendy, Karim
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ItemBuilding Global and International Studies Programs: Challenges and Opportunties( 2019-04-26) Balas, Alexandru ; Hastings, Laura A. ; Jordan, Esther ; Murdie, AmandaGlobal and international studies programs are increasingly popular at colleges and universities. What are the logistical challenges and intellectual opportunities of building these interdisciplinary programs? Scholars from a range of different models will discuss these issues.
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ItemSuccesses and Challenges in Promoting a Sustainable Future: Regional and Global Perspectives from RCEs around the World( 2019-04-26) LaRocco, Michelle ; Lopez, Carolina ; Pohlmann, JenniferThis session brings perspectives on sustainable development from RCE colleagues across the globe. From the U.S. Atlantic Coastline to Mexico to Hamburg, the participants will share their experiences promoting sustainable development through university-community partnerships focused on education, research, community development, economic revitalization and environmental restoration.
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ItemViolence and the Media( 2019-04-26) Favara, Jeremiah ; Mehran, Weeda ; Miller, Ben ; Veilleux-LePage, YannickThis panel explores the relationship between violence and the media, addressing issues of news coverage of violence, violence as entertainment, and the influence of the Internet and social media on this relationship.
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ItemInequality and Human Trafficking( 2019-04-26) Burnet, Jennie ; Khant, Monica Modi ; Okech, David ; Richardson, Deborah J. ; Spires, BobThis panel examines causes, consequences, and solutions to address global human trafficking, including labor and sex trafficking. The presentations will trace the global human trafficking networks that connect Metro Atlanta to the rest of the world. The panelists include scholars, lawyers, and activists engaged in understanding or combatting human trafficking in the United States, West Africa, and Asia.