We are thrilled to announce that our 2027 Summit on March 13 will feature a keynote presentation from Mara Freilich, assistant professor in Applied Mathematics and Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences at Brown University.
Mara Freilich is an assistant professor in Applied Mathematics and Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences at Brown University. She studies the role of the ocean in climate and ecosystems using mathematical modeling and observations. Dr. Freilich works closely with community organizations to apply climate and environmental science toward environmental justice initiatives. She is co-editor of Climate Changed: Models and the Built World. Her research has taken her to 5 continents!
Mara’s presentation, Bridging Science and Action: Community-Led Environmental Science and Education, will explore developing community science initiatives including hands-on methods and co-development of environmental monitoring with community-based organizations. She will specifically discuss her work with Port of Providence residents, People’s Port Authority, and an interdisciplinary research team in the WaterSpeak project.
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