Valuable Opportunities for Research Programs
This informal seminar series provides SSOE faculty with useful information or resources to improve implementation, management, funding or translation of their research programs. Topics will cover a wide variety of areas under this general theme, and suggestions for new topics are more than welcome (and should be sent to the Associate Dean for Research's office at ehv3@pitt.edu).
All lectures will be in Benedum 102 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm. Registration is required for lunch.
**Please check back often for new details about upcoming sessions!
Cancellations and Special Requests
If you would like to cancel an existing registration or if you have any special dietary needs, please notify Emily H. VonderPorten at ehv3@pitt.edu.
Upcoming Events
The Pittsburgh Water Collaboratory: An Introduction to Research and Partnerships
Wednesday, January 8th at 12pm in 102 BEH
We are pleased to share that our next SSOE Valuable Opportunities for Research Programs Lunch & Learn session will be on Wednesday, January 8th at 12pm in 102 BEH. The presentation is titled ‘The Pittsburgh Water Collaboratory: An Introduction to Research and Partnerships.’
If you would like to attend the session and receive a lunch, please contact Rose Gerber (rog128@pitt.edu) or Emily Huffman VonderPorten (ehv3@pitt.edu) directly. Please let them know of any dietary restrictions. Please rsvp no later than Monday, January 6th in order to have a lunch provided.
Abstract: Founded in 2018 and housed in the Department of Geology and Environmental Science, the Pittsburgh Water Collaboratory works to bridge efforts in water research, governance, and action. By connecting universities, local governments, non-profits, & community groups, they aim to align efforts across the region. The Director of the Collaboratory, Jonathan Burgess, will give a brief overview of the center, their work, and how they can support researchers and students. Then, two core faculty (Dr. Emily Elliott and Dr. Patrick Shirey) will provide snapshots of their respective research into water quality across the Ohio River Basin and ecosystem restoration in degraded landscapes. Special attention will be placed on the Collaboratory’s current NSF Convergence Accelerator project that blends interdisciplinary research, community partnerships, and education.
Speakers
- Jonathan Burgess, Director of the Collaboratory
- Emily Elliott – Professor (Geology and Environmental Science) and Co-Founder of the Collaboratory: Area of interest & expertise: Water quality, convergence and collaboration to improve water equity in the Ohio River Basin.
- Patrick Shirey – Assistant Professor (Geology and Environmental Science): Area of interest & expertise: Legacy Impacts and Ecosystem Restoration.