The Rachel Carson Forum of the Master of Environmental Studies (MES) Association returns to Olympia on Thursday, April 24.
The free and open-to-the-public event, which will be held from 4-8 p.m., is themed “Stories of Adaptation: How has MES and environmental work changed over the last 40 years?”
The event will be held at Purce Hall 1 at The Evergreen State College. Remote options are also available.
“Join us for the annual Rachel Carson Forum, a cornerstone event hosted by the Master of Environmental Studies Association (MESA) at The Evergreen State College. This year, we also celebrate the 40th anniversary of the MES program,” stated the news release sent to The JOLT News.
The event convenes activists, scientists, writers and speakers for community engagement in promoting environmental awareness and discussion.
The event’s news release stated the forum honors the legacy of Rachel Carson (1907-1964), a pioneering environmental researcher, writer and activist.
Carson was an influential aquatic biologist who wrote “Silent Spring,” which was pivotal in the environmental movement and the formation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Carson is also known for her books on marine environments, which made aquatic science accessible to the public.
“Carson’s work demonstrated the power of determination and the written word in advocating for environmental protection,” stated the news release.
The news release stated the Master of Environmental Studies Association promotes environmental education and provides opportunities for students to engage with each other outside of class.
The association engages students and the broader community in meaningful discussions about environmental issues through events like the forum.
The event has three confirmed speakers as of April 17. The audience is encouraged to stay tuned for updates on additional speakers and event details.
• Dr. Rob Knapp, Emeritus Faculty in Physics and Sustainable Design at The Evergreen State College
Knapp’s talk will focus on the sustainable design of buildings, and how that involves more than low-impact materials and energy efficiency; it is also about sustaining the lives of the people involved —those who use, operate, or maintain them.
• Dr. Francisco Santiago-Avila, Science and Advocacy Director for Washington Wildlife
Santiago-Avila’s talk will focus on why biodiversity and viability might not be adequate measures to achieve appropriate relationships with and adequately protect nonhuman life.
• Dr. Adam Romero, Professor at UW Bothell in the School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
Romer’s section will focus on rethinking the term “sustainability” through the lens of STS. The talk will tackle a basic question about how the term shapes knowledge, practice, and imaginations of the future.
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