Youth Climate Summit | Event Schedule October 19, 2024 at the Museum of Science, Boston Program Welcome to the Youth Climate Summit! Throughout the day, you will have the opportunity to choose from presentations, workshops, lightning talks, and visits with local environmental justice community organizations and exhibits focused on climate resilience. We are thrilled you are here! 8:00 - 8:30 amRegistrationRegister in the lobby of the Museum of Science, and head up to the conference room for breakfast.8:30 - 9:00 amIntroduction & WelcomeSkyline Room, Green Wing, 6th FloorIntroduction, including a Welcome from Dr. Robert Bullard, the “Father of Environmental Justice” and an overview of the choices you will have for the rest of the day.9:15 -10:00 amHow Does Your Garden Grow?Skyline Room, Green Wing, 6th FloorWhether you have a small balcony or a spacious backyard, discover how you can grow some of your own food and lower your environmental footprint! Career Panel: Engineering a Green FutureBlue Wing Stage, Lower LevelIntroduction by Jennifer Applebaum, Managing Director of Workforce Development at the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center. Moderated by Museum of Science Research and Science Communication Assistants Amarjot Ranu and Kayla Vallecillo, and featuring: Featured PanelistsCharles Hua is the Founder and Executive Director of PowerLines. Previously, Charles has advised the U.S. Department of Energy on developing its grid modernization strategy, analyzed energy policy for the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and advanced building electrification at Rewiring America. Born and raised in Wisconsin, Charles organized a campaign that successfully petitioned his school district to become the largest in the U.S. at the time with a 100% renewable energy commitment. For his work, Charles has been recognized by the White House as a 2018 U.S. Presidential Scholar, by the Aspen Institute as a Climate Leader, and as an Energy News Network 40 Under 40 honoree. Charles holds an A.B. in Statistics and Mathematics from Harvard College. Stwart is the co-founder and chief executive officer of MacroCycle, leading the commercialization of the technology, fundraising and operations of the venture. He studied at Cornell University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering. After multiple years in industry, he earned his Master of Business Administration from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management. Stwart’s goals are deeply rooted in climate tech, and he plans to use his experience and resources to one day democratize access to clean energy for individuals all over the world, especially those in his home country of the Dominican Republic. Caroline is the executive director and co-founder of Florida Community Innovation (FCI). FCI serves Floridians by empowering the next generation with skills to build high-quality tech and media products that move the needle on access to services and social issues. FCI focuses on computer science and public affairs majors, many of them first-generation college students who might not normally have access to professional opportunities like this. Their flagship project is the Florida Community Resource Map, which will connect Floridians to food banks, job resources, and more. For her PhD at University of Florida (UF), Caroline focuses on studying public engagement in climate mitigation. She’s currently planning synchronous, online, livestreamed programs for people across Florida about what members of the public can do to mitigate climate change. 10:15 - 11:00 amClimate LeadershipSkyline Room, Green Wing, 6th FloorLed by the Wild Center’s Youth Climate Summit Alumni, learn about different ways to make change happen in your own community Environmental Policy 101: The Nature of It AllBlue Wing Stage, Lower LevelMeet Angela Zhong and learn about the basics of environmental policy and how you can get involved. 11:15 am - 12:00 pmUpcycling 101Skyline Room, Green Wing, 6th FloorLed by the Wild Center’s Youth Climate Summit Alumni, learn how to creatively tackle fast fashion’s effects on the environment by repurposing items you thought you were done with. Citizen Science: A Team EffortBlue Wing Stage, Lower LevelMeet Caroline Nickerson, Executive Director of Florida Innovation Foundation, and learn about some ways you can help scientists collect data to document climate change and climate resilience every day 12:15 - 12:45 pm LunchSkyline Room, Green Wing, 6th Floor1:00 pmGroup PhotoBlue Wing Stage, Lower Level1:15 - 3:00 pmFireside Chats with Climate ProfessionalsSkyline Room, Green Wing, 6th FloorInterested in a smaller conversation with a climate professional about their career? Visit the Skyline Room to hear about how they got to where they are. Enviromental Justice Lightning TalksBlue Wing, Lower LevelExplore Champions for Environmental Justice lightning talks and tables, or visit “Innovation Earth” or “Arctic Adventure,” MOS Exhibits focused on Climate Resilience. 3:00 - 3:30 pmSnack and regroupSkyline Room, Green Wing, 6th FloorAt 3:25 pm, joing us for a “Thank you” from Museum of Science President Tim Ritchie 3:30 pmClimate Action PlanningSkyline Room, Green Wing, 6th FloorLed by the Wild Center’s Youth Climate Summit Alumni, take some time with your group to share what you learned throughout the day, and make a plan to bring it back and make it happen in your own home, school, or community Climate Action PlanningEducator Resource Center, Green Wing, Level 3Led by the Wild Center’s Youth Climate Summit Alumni, take some time with your group to share what you learned throughout the day, and make a plan to bring it back and make it happen in your own home, school, or community 5:15 pmChef Demonstration (optional)Riverview Café, Red Wing, Level 1Join us in the Riverview Café and visit with our in-house café team. Learn how to make a sustainable recipe, and try a taste yourself.After the demonstration grab a boxed meal to-go!
