Become a guardian of the natural world.
This course is designed for those who want to explore science, engineering, policy, economy and public health to solve the most pressing societal challenges. No background in any of these disciplines is needed. As a result, it will give you a taste of several college majors and will blend different interdisciplinary concepts in an exciting adventure to preserve our planet.
More specifically, you will learn how to apply various disciplines to make a difference in your own life and impact broader societal issues. Individual and group exercises using accessible tools from each discipline will facilitate experiential learning.
Protecting our planetSession Four: July 19 - 24 COST Complete info about costs, discounts and aid.
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Experiential Learning
Throughout this course, you'll develop an in-depth understanding of diverse disciplines and how they can be applied to address the most difficult challenges our civilization faces. You will:
- Improve your understanding of key societal challenges related to protecting our environment.
- Investigate how personal decisions can make a difference for our own well-being and for the well-being of our communities.
- Develop new skills to critically evaluate the existing, often confusing, information from different interdisciplinary perspectives.
- Learn about a variety of careers that contribute to protecting the health of our planet, guiding future decisions about your potential major.
Instructor
Alexander Orlov, PhD
Alexander Orlov is a professor of materials science and chemical engineering and a faculty member of the Consortium for Interdisciplinary Environmental Research, as well as an affiliate faculty member of the Chemistry Department and the Institute for Advanced Computational Science at Stony Brook University. His principal research and teaching focus on the development of novel materials for energy generation, structural applications and environmental protection.
In 2019, Professor Orlov was appointed an academic and scientific expert to the European Parliament. He has contributed to the United Nations Environment Programme, serving as lead author and reviewer for Global Environmental Outlook (GEO) and IPCC reports, and has participated in activities of the UK Parliamentary and Scientific Committee. From 2007 to 2014, he advised the UK Government on environmental issues, including hazardous substances and the environmental impacts of nanotechnology, and previously served as a policy advisor on science and innovation to the UK Shadow Cabinet.
Professor Orlov has received several teaching awards, including the 2018 American Institute of Chemical Engineers SEF Education Award, the 2017 American Chemical Society Award for Incorporating Sustainability into Chemistry Education, and selection to the National Academy of Engineering’s Frontiers of Engineering Education program in 2015.
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