Distinguished Lecturer Dr. Sarah Green is a professor in both the Department of Chemistry and the Great Lakes Research Center at Michigan Technological University. 

Her lecture, Expanding Spheres: Atoms to Earth, Local to Global, Science to Society, will be presented at 4 p.m. Feb. 15, in MUB Ballroom A, in a format encouraging networking and discussions.

 “We are linked to our environment by flows of atoms, and some of them are causing planet-wide changes. Chemical flows help visualize the big picture of climate change and the human impacts. How can we understand and respond to those changes on local and global scales?" — Dr. Sarah Green

The Michigan Tech Research Forum is a University presentation series showcasing the work of Michigan Tech faculty, postdocs, and researchers to strengthen our community. The research and ideas that are presented are from our on researchers, both published and unpublished. Time before and after each event is dedicated to mingling, with ample time to seed collaborative discussions.

Mingle: 4:00 PM
Lecture(s): 4:30 PM
Mingle 5:00 PM

Complimentary snacks and drinks are provided.

Featured researchers vary and will be announced here at at the Research Forum website. More details are available online at http://www.mtu.edu/research-forum/.

Special note: On-site, low-cost childcare at the MUB is available for those who need it during this session of TechTalks. Pre-registeration is required by three days before the event. Low pre-registration may result in this service being cancelled. https://goo.gl/forms/ctpBDVDgIiVekIA23.

Michigan Tech Research Forum events are presented by the Office of the Provost in coordination with the Office of the Vice President of Research.