Register now for the fourth annual Saint Louis University Summit for Water on May
1-2, 2023!
Join leaders and experts from academia, industry, nonprofits and government at the SLU Summit for Water to share ideas, learn about the latest research and tackle some of the most critical and persistent challenges facing our most fundamental resource: water.
The 2023 SLU Summit for Water will focus on water research to build community resilience,
engaging stakeholders across sectors and disciplines to join the WATER Institute’s
mission of advancing water innovation to serve humanity.
The first day of the summit, May 1, will be hosted in person at Saint Louis University's
Midtown campus and will feature keynotes, panels and networking opportunities. The
second day of the summit, May 2, will be hosted virtually and feature faculty and
student research presentations.
More details about the 2023 SLU Summit for Water will be posted in the coming months. For more information about the 2022 summit, please see details about last year's event.
Cost
Free — there is no charge to attend the SLU Summit for Water, but registration is required.
Registration
Registration is now open.
Schedule
Monday, May 1, 2023 - In-Person Only
Busch Student Center, 20 N. Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63103
Additional location details, including parking information, will be emailed to registered
attendees the week before the event.
Please find the schedule outlined below. Details will be added leading up to the event.
Registration opens for the in-person summit. Coffee will be available to attendees.
Amanda Cox, Ph.D., P.E., director of the WATER Institute, will open the 2023 SLU Summit for Water with remarks and introduce the Opening Address.
WATER Institute researchers and community partners will co-present current collaborative projects.
Enjoy coffee or hot tea and an opportunity to network with fellow attendees.
WATER Institute researchers and community partners will co-present current collaborative projects.
Leaders from partner institutes and organizations will facilitate an interactive workshop on community-engaged research.
Lunch will be provided to in-person attendees.
This year's Summit will feature a conversation with Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha. Dr. Hanna-Attisha
is the crusading pediatrician who first researched and revealed the lead in the blood
of Flint, Michigan's children. She has been recognized worldwide for her role in uncovering
the Flint water crisis and leading recovery efforts.
Attendees are invited to partake in any or all of the following activities during this hour:
- Book Signing with Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha
- Dr. Hanna-Attisha will be available to sign copies of her book, "What the Eyes Don't See."
- Attendees can purchase the book ahead of time from their favorite bookseller to bring to the Summit for Dr. Hanna-Attisha to sign.
- The SLU Bookstore will also be on site with a limited number of copies of "What the Eyes Don't See" for sale.
- Roundtable Discussions
- Tables will be marked with discussion topics for individuals to meet, network, and brainstorm around particular areas of interest relating to the conference theme.
- Student Research Posters
- Student research posters highlighting work in water-related topics will be displayed for viewing.
- Networking Break
- Coffee and tea will be available for attendees to enjoy an afternoon break and the opportunity to meet and mingle with others.
Leaders from the St. Louis region will share their experiences working to address environmental injustices.
Location: Atrium and WATER Institute Research Labs, Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building
Attendees are invited to a networking reception in the new Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building for light appetizers, wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages. The WATER Institute research labs will also be opened and hosted by graduate researchers for attendees to visit the facilities in an open house-style format.
Tuesday, May 2, 2023 - Virtual Only
Zoom Webinar
A link will be emailed to registered attendees the week before the event.
Investigators affiliated with the WATER Institute will present on their current water-related research areas. Presentation details will be added leading up to the event.
PDH Certificates
We will offer completion certificates to Professional Engineers for Professional Development Hours for each session you attend on the day of the event. Based on Missouri guidelines, the panels and the keynote presentations will each earn one hour, and each research presentation will earn 0.5 hour. Please indicate during registration that you would like to receive PDH certificates. After the event, we will verify your attendance and follow up with the certificates in PDF format.
Unfortunately, we cannot provide certificates for those who view the recorded content after the summit.
Sponsors
Thank you to our 2023 SLU Summit for Water sponsors:
Aquifer Advocates
River Channel Champions
Waterdrop Defenders
About the WATER Institute
The Water Access, Technology, Environment and Resources (WATER) Institute at Saint Louis University is an interdisciplinary research institute with the mission of advancing water innovation to serve humanity. To learn more, please visit www.slu.edu/water.
Questions?
Please contact Rachel Rimmerman, director of business and outreach, at water@slu.edu or 314-977-8725 with any questions or concerns regarding this event.