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2023 SLU Summit for Water: Water Research to Build Community Resilience

Infographic of letters on a background of water reading: SLU Summit for Water May 1 - 2, 2023, Water Research to Build Community Resilience, Saint Louis University WATER Institute, Free to Attend.event held from May 1 - 2, 2023Register 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.

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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.

8 a.m.: Registration Opens

Registration opens for the in-person summit. Coffee will be available to attendees.

8:30-8:50 a.m.: Summit Welcome and Opening Address

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.

9-9:45 a.m.: Research to Impact Breakout Sessions

WATER Institute researchers and community partners will co-present current collaborative projects. 

9:45-10 a.m.: Coffee Break

Enjoy coffee or hot tea and an opportunity to network with fellow attendees.

10:05-10:50 a.m.: Research to Impact Breakout Sessions

WATER Institute researchers and community partners will co-present current collaborative projects. 

11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Community Engaged Research

Leaders from partner institutes and organizations will facilitate an interactive workshop on community-engaged research.

12:30-1 p.m.: Lunch

Lunch will be provided to in-person attendees. 

1-2 p.m.: Featured Keynote: A Conversation with Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha

Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha Headshot in Physician CoatThis 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.

Learn More About Dr. Hanna-Attisha

2-3 p.m.: Book Signing and Open Flow Hour

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. 
3:05-4:05 p.m.: Expert Panel: Community Resilience in the St. Louis Region 

Leaders from the St. Louis region will share their experiences working to address environmental injustices.

4:05-4:15 p.m.: Closing Remarks
Liz Hasenmueller, Ph.D., associate director of the WATER Institute, will provide concluding remarks to close the summit's first day. 
4:15-6 p.m.: Reception and Lab Open House

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

Logomark for Culligan

Logomark for the SLU Office of the Provost

River Channel Champions

Digital Science Logo

WATER Industry Outreach Collaborative Logo

SLU Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Logo

Division of Mission and Identity Logo

Waterdrop Defenders

Donald Danforth Plant Science Center Standard Logo

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments Logo

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.