SDG Talks

Hear from Darien Becker - a Program Director for the Welty Environmental Center.

Darien Becker shares her work with GLOBE (Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment), focusing on connecting youth to their watershed and wetland science. The camp introduces students to water science, allowing them to see water through the lens of a scientist. Activities include simplified water quality testing protocols and guest speakers from various STEM fields to inspire the campers. 

The program successfully shifts campers' mindsets towards STEM fields and boosts their self-efficacy. Darien also highlights her journey into wetland science and the importance of environmental education. The conversation concludes with the significance of conferences like Wisconsin Water Week in uniting professionals for water education and management.

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To learn more and get involved with ongoing efforts in Wisconsin, visit the partner websites:

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wisconsin Water Week⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wisconsin Lakes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wisconsin DNR⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Extension Lakes | UWSP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wisconsin Water Week⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wisconsin Lakes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wisconsin DNR⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Extension Lakes | UWSP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Hear from Emily Gryga - a Wetland Ecologist at GEI Consultants, Inc.

Emily shares her research and work on mussel relocation and monitoring in the Wisconsin River. Due to bridge work and potential habitat disruption, mussels are being relocated to new locations. These mussels play a crucial role in filtering water and are an imperiled species.

Emily emphasizes the importance of mussels in freshwater ecosystems and their sensitivity to water pollutants and sedimentation. She also reflects on her personal journey and the pride she feels in saving endangered species, all while participating in Wisconsin Water Week.

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To learn more and get involved with ongoing efforts in Wisconsin, visit the partner websites:

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wisconsin Water Week⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wisconsin Lakes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wisconsin DNR⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Extension Lakes | UWSP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wisconsin Lakes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wisconsin DNR⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Extension Lakes | UWSP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Find out from Breanne Klockzien - an Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator for Beaver Creek Reserve.

Bre shares her research on mussel monitoring in Eau Claire County, revealing a significant decline in mussel population and species abundance since the 2012 survey. This decline is attributed to water pollution, degradation, and infrastructure development. 

Bre and her team followed protocols from the Wisconsin Muscle Monitoring Program and enlisted volunteers to survey the streams. The next steps include using the data for policy change and continuing citizen science efforts. It’s clear that Bre, part of the Lake Monitoring and Protection Network, is dedicated to protecting Wisconsin waters.

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To learn more and get involved with ongoing efforts in Wisconsin, visit the partner websites:

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wisconsin Water Week⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wisconsin Lakes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wisconsin DNR⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Extension Lakes | UWSP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Learn from Stephanie Cole - an Environmental Scientist for GEI Consultants.

Stephanie talks about habitat restoration design plans for the tank farm marsh in the lower Green Bay Fox River area. The project aims to enhance biodiversity and create more habitat for wildlife species. Data collection and review were conducted to understand site conditions and constraints, and the project is currently in the design phase with permit applications being submitted.

If successful, the project will positively impact biodiversity and ecology by creating diverse habitats and adding native plants. Stephanie also shares her experience working with GEI Consultants and the optimism found at Wisconsin Water Week.

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To learn more and get involved with ongoing efforts in Wisconsin, visit the partner websites:

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wisconsin Water Week⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wisconsin Lakes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wisconsin DNR⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Extension Lakes | UWSP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Let’s get SDG Talking!!

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Hear from Liz Tanner from ⁠Extension Lakes⁠ and Jeannie Shearer from ⁠Wisconsin's Department of Natural Resources⁠.

Liz and Jeannie discuss their research on invasive species and the role of gardeners in managing them. Through webinars and surveys with over 800 attendees, including Master Gardeners, they found that gardeners often misunderstand invasive species but are eager to learn about alternatives.

The discussion highlights the significant role gardeners play in introducing and managing invasive species, as many invasive plants were initially introduced through gardening. They emphasize the importance of education, outreach, and collaboration between organizations to raise awareness and promote better practices.

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To learn more and get involved with ongoing efforts in Wisconsin, visit the partner websites:

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wisconsin Water Week⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wisconsin Lakes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wisconsin DNR⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Extension Lakes | UWSP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Let’s get SDG Talking!!

Do you have a good story or want to collaborate? Send us an email at sdgtalkspodcast@gmail.com and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

And don’t forget to check out our Virtual Roundtables on our⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Learn from ⁠Ryan Brown⁠ - a Field Research Data Manager at the University of Toledo.

Ryan talks about his research on invasive grass carp in Lake Erie, emphasizing the importance of timing in their spawning behavior. He explains how understanding spawning timing can help removal crews increase their efficiency in removing adult fish.

Ryan also discusses the use of simulations to combat sampling bias and improve data accuracy. He concludes by highlighting future research on grass carp and its potential benefits for lake management.

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To learn more and get involved with ongoing efforts in Wisconsin, visit the partner websites:

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wisconsin Water Week⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wisconsin Lakes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wisconsin DNR⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Extension Lakes | UWSP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Let’s get SDG Talking!!

Do you have a good story or want to collaborate? Send us an email at sdgtalkspodcast@gmail.com and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

And don’t forget to check out our Virtual Roundtables on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wisconsin Water Week⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wisconsin Lakes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wisconsin DNR⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Extension Lakes | UWSP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wisconsin Water Week⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wisconsin Lakes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wisconsin DNR⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Extension Lakes | UWSP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Let’s get SDG Talking!!

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And don’t forget to check out our Virtual Roundtables on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wisconsin Water Week⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wisconsin Lakes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wisconsin DNR⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Extension Lakes | UWSP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Let’s get SDG Talking!!

Do you have a good story or want to collaborate? Send us an email at sdgtalkspodcast@gmail.com and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

And don’t forget to check out our Virtual Roundtables on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Hear from Laila Smith - a Life Sciences Communications and Graphic Design student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Laila shares her artwork inspired by Wisconsin Springs and the water cycle. She explains how each painting represents different types of springs, using references from the Wisconsin spring data website.

Laila emphasizes the interconnectedness of water and the continuous flow of the water cycle. She also touches on the beauty and resilience of water, the importance of springs in ecosystems, and her inspiration for creating the artwork.

Given her background, Laila aspires to work for National Geographic. Wisconsin Water Week is praised for showcasing unique perspectives and interpretations of water-related topics through art.

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Find out from El Ovall - an Animation student at the University of Wisconsin-Stout!

El shares the inspiration behind her painting that beautifully captures the different tiers of a lake. From the world above the water to the invasive species below and the grassy aquatic plant life at the bottom, El wanted to showcase the often-overlooked aspects of freshwater.

She also talks about her personal connection to water as a symbol of refuge and peace, and how she hopes to expand the narrative quality of her art in her future work as a sophomore in animation.

Click play now to soak up what she has to share!

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• How Jillian uses art to highlight the negative impacts of road salt on lakes at Wisconsin Water Week
• How Wisconsin Water Week offers an opportunity to appreciate artwork that highlights water-related issues
• The importance of cautious road salt use to protect our lakes and rivers

Hear from Jillian Patterson - a student at the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point.

Jillian talks about her artwork at the Wisconsin Water Week exhibit, focusing on the negative impacts of road salt on lakes. Her crocheted piece depicts a semi-truck with salt buttons creeping onto an expanding ice sheet, symbolizing the effects of road salt on nearby lakes.

She also illustrates the increasing tide levels, decreased clarity, lower lake temperatures, declining purity of drinking water, and increased algae on plant life caused by road salt. Jillian hopes her artwork raises awareness and encourages cautious use of road salt.

Click play now to soak up what she has to share!

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• Wisconsin Water Week
• Wisconsin Lakes
• Wisconsin DNR
• Extension Lakes | UWSP

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• How does Wisconsin Water Week provide an opportunity for collaboration, learning, and networking?

• What workshops and hands-on opportunities help attendees learn about various topics related to water management?
• Why is it important to take a holistic approach and share best practices to address climate change and invasive species?

Click play now to soak up what Grace Hasse, Ally Spang, and Kirsten James have to share about Wisconsin Water Week!

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• How can communities balance self-interest with collective environmental responsibility to effectively manage natural resources like lakes and rivers?
• In what ways can personal experiences and stories, like those shared at Wisconsin Water Week, influence and enhance our approach to environmental conservation and mental health?
• What role can and should farmer-led initiatives play in watershed management, and how can different stakeholders collaborate to address challenges like nonpoint source pollution?

Dive in with Eric Olson - the Director and Lakes Specialist at Extinction Lakes at the University of Wisconsin's College of Natural Resources.

Eric assists communities and non-governmental organizations in their natural resource stewardship efforts by developing leadership and community capacity to address challenges and problems related to sustainable natural resource use. Interpreting research related to ecological and community resiliency and conveying significant results to relevant publics.

He delves into the history and significance of Wisconsin Water Week, emphasizing the state's unique approach to lake management and conservation through community involvement and local governance, and much more...

So hit play now to hear what he has to share!

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We are joined by Laura Sofen who shares her melanoma diagnosis story and emphasizes the importance of sun safety.

She highlights her journey from melanoma diagnosis to becoming an advocate for skin health. Laura, alongside her sister Rebecca, created an Instagram page @sun_safety_sisters to share sun safety tips, UPF clothing recommendations, and more.

Follow along with them on Instagram and help them throw shade at skin cancer!

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• The history & evolution of Wisconsin Water Week
• Why you should participate in the Wisconsin Water Week experience
• A chance to explore the biggest threats & opportunities around Wisconsin’s waterways

Hear from Wisconsin Water Week speakers Sara Windjue & Amy Kowalski.

Sara is a Leadership & Capacity Development Specialist while Amy is a Communications Specialist, Extension Lakes in the College of Natural Resources at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

Both of their careers have been dedicated to environmental education and sustainability, and both are passionate about bringing attention to encouraging others to preserve the legacy of Wisconsin's lakes.

So hit play now to get the inside scoop!

Episode Resources:

• Wisconsin Water Week Lake & Rivers Convention

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• Where do your donations to Kevin's Chicago Marathon fundraiser go?
• What makes Shirley Ryan AbilityLab the top rehab hospital in the world?
• Examples of using technology to support & empower each patient throughout the road to recovery

Find out from Dr. Allen Heinemann - the Director of the AbilityLab's Center for Rehabilitation Outcomes Research (CROR)

Dr. Heinemann conducts health services research with a focus on developing and applying outcome measures in rehabilitation care. His team developed the Rehabilitation Measures Database to help clinicians and scientists select instruments for patient care and research applications.

Hit play now to discover a broader perspective on what it means to empower people in need!

And don't forget to DONATE TO THE SHIRLEY RYAN ABILITYLAB by visiting this link!

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Hear from Isabela Espíndola who has over 10 years of experience in international relations and environmental issues.

She holds a PhD in Human Geography, an MSc. in Environmental Sciences and a BA in International Relations and Economics. Isabela has also been a passionate advocate for Women & Youth's effective engagement, especially in the global arena.

At the International Water Association (IWA), she is the focal point for Young Water Professionals and regulators communities within IWA, working to create cohesive forces for collaborations and among different stakeholders.

Resources:

• Isabela Battistello Espíndola - Google Acadêmico
• Isabela's Instagram and Twitter

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Find out from Emily Friedman, the Director of Innovation and Operations with the Oda Foundation based in Karnali, Nepal.

Emily is passionate about international development and has deepened her understanding of rural community development by working in Eastern Panama, Vietnam, and now in Karnali, Nepal - a place deemed a 'silent emergency' by Unicef for the lack of access to clean water, health resources, economic opportunity and more.

Emily's goal is to use her skills in administrative strategy, human-centered design, and strong people skills to lift up and support the most marginalized populations through grass-root sustainable solutions, because "when we lift up the most vulnerable, we lift the human race as a whole." Her specific interest lies in tackling the most pressing issues, including ongoing humanitarian crises, cyclical poverty, lack of educational resources, and food shortage issues/malnutrition effects.

Resources:

• Oda Foundation's LinkedIn and Instagram

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Learn from Tayler Ava Friar who is a writer, art historian, TEDx speaker, and global communications specialist with previous roles at The United Nations, World Bank, and Google. She is also the founder of ART|unknown. - a platform that explores the intersection of art, black voices and the SDGs. Her most recent exhibition FLOW of Change: focused around Black voices for climate action was the largest climate-inspired water installation in Mexico City, marking the opening of the COP27 Conference in Egypt.

With a deep commitment to reexamining histories from a decolonized lens, Tayler is a PhD candidate in Art History at the University of Cape Town. Her thesis is entitled “A NUANCED GAZE: EXPLORING THE BLACK FEMALE BODY ARCHETYPE THROUGH CONTEMPORARY AFRICAN WOMEN ARTISTS” which has been partially published with Aix-Marseille University in Provence, France.

So listen now to get inspired from her passion and discover collaboration opportunities!

Resources:

• Creative Knowledge Resources Fellowship
• Vogue feature

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Hear what WASH expert Jacob Amengor has to share!

Jacob has over 8 years of experience in drinking water treatment, on-the-ground project management and community engagement. Jacob chairs the International Water Association Young Water Professionals Steering Committee and is a former Young Leadership award winner. Jacob started the WASH Advancement Centre, which focuses on provision of solar-mechanized water systems and clean toilets in rural areas. So listen now to discover his incredible insights!

Resources:

• UN Water Conference: From Mar del Plata to New York and Beyond

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Thanks for joining us for our mini series recorded at the Forum on Circular Water Economy hosted at NYU in partnership with the Water Environment Federation and the NYU Department of Civil and Urban Engineering.

In This Mini Series: You'll hear from students attending:

• Manhattan College
• Columbia University
• NYU
• The University of Missouri

Find out what Luana de Brito Anton, a full time Doctoral Student at New York University, has to share about photodegradation!

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Thanks for joining us for our mini series recorded at the Forum on Circular Water Economy hosted at NYU in partnership with the Water Environment Federation and the NYU Department of Civil and Urban Engineering.

In This Mini Series: You'll hear from students attending:

• Manhattan College
• Columbia University
• NYU
• The University of Missouri

Get to know Alma Rocha, a Future Leader Fellowship PhD student at New York University's Silverman Laboratory, and an InFLOW Intern at the Water Environment Federation.

At WEF, Alma assists with the WEF INFLOW Program (INtroducing Future Leaders to Opportunities in Water) and other
workforce initiatives, prepares material for scholars, connects water industry professionals, plus has led students and young professionals of under-represented backgrounds through the world's largest water conference-WEFTEC.

So find out what she has to share about her research on the extracellular antibiotic resistance gene ampR now!

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Thanks for joining us for our mini series recorded at the Forum on Circular Water Economy hosted at NYU in partnership with the Water Environment Federation and the NYU Department of Civil and Urban Engineering.

In This Mini Series: You'll hear from students attending:

• Manhattan College
• Columbia University
• NYU
• The University of Missouri

We chatted with Mwale Chiyenge - an Environmental Engineering Ph.D. Candidate at New York University.

Listen now to discover more about her research on bacteriophage and sunlight inactivation!

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Thanks for joining us for our mini series recorded at the Forum on Circular Water Economy hosted at NYU in partnership with the Water Environment Federation and the NYU Department of Civil and Urban Engineering.

In This Mini Series: You'll hear from students attending:

• Manhattan College
• Columbia University
• NYU
• The University of Missouri

Hear from Gnanaraj Augustine, a Graduate Research Assistant at Columbia University.

Gnanaraj recently earned his M.S.-Ph.D. in Earth and Environmental Engineering degree from Columbia, and is now working on 1) quantifying the emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG) from wastewater treatment facilities in aerobic and anoxic zones; and 2) characterizing the emission caused by microbial activity within the treatment facility.

While an undergrad, Gnanaraj incorporated sustainability into cutting-edge technologies to improve the need for current water quality technology and worked on projects that center on wastewater quality and treatment methods. He has a strong interest in climate change and water quality systems, and enjoys learning new things - with a particular interest in microbiology, GHG climate change, water and wastewater - plus taking advantage of the numerous research opportunities that are made accessible to him. So take a listen to find out what he's currently researching!

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Thanks for joining us for our mini series recorded at the Forum on Circular Water Economy hosted at NYU in partnership with the Water Environment Federation and the NYU Department of Civil and Urban Engineering.

In This Mini Series: You'll hear from students attending:

• Manhattan College
• Columbia University
• NYU
• The University of Missouri

Let's chat with Isabel Vasquez who is a Graduate Research Assistant at with Manhattan College's Chemistry and Environmental Engineering Departments.

Isabel graduated with a BS in Civil Engineering, Concentration in Applied Mathematics, and Minor in Environmental and Civil Engineering from Manhattan College in 2022, and earned her MS in Environmental Health Engineering this year. She is currently conducting research concerning the reduction of petroleum-related contaminants in water using ultraviolet lights and chemical powders with the goal of transforming water reuse in the petroleum industry at her alma mater, so take a listen to find out more!

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Thanks for joining us for our mini series recorded at the Forum on Circular Water Economy hosted at NYU in partnership with the Water Environment Federation and the NYU Department of Civil and Urban Engineering.

In This Mini Series: You'll hear from students attending:

• Manhattan College
• Columbia University
• NYU
• The University of Missouri

First we'll hear from Gerardo Gentil Orozco who is currently working as Doctoral Researcher at the School of Natural Resources in the University of Missouri.

Gerardo has earned his LL.M from Pennsylvania State University, law degree from Universidad del Norte in Barranquilla-Colombia, and is former public law teaching assistant. Having interned at the Global Network for the Study of Human Rights and the Environment, been a member of the Environmental Law Clinic of Universidad del Norte, and worked in the submission of contributions to bills in the Colombian Congress as well as reports to the United Nations Bodies, Gerardo stands out for his research work and high impact litigation on national matters.

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Let's find out from UNLEASH talents Helena Karatvuo and Melody Waterworth!

Helena currently works in Seaport OPX's engineering division, holding responsibilities from climate change and environmental module development to client support and training and front-end prototyping plus much in between.

Melody is the Founder and Managing Director of Waterworth Consulting - a Private Limited Company providing a wide range of front-to-back solutions for iNGOs, Non-profits, Governments, Social Businesses and Private entities.

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A huge congrats to the Super Girl app team - one of the top teams in the entire UNLEASH lab and "Most Inclusive Solution" within the SDG 4 Quality Education Track!

We get to chat with team members Khanimnisa Ismayilova, Chetna Gupta, Prayog Mali, & Kim Chouard about their winning idea.

As part of the lab's innovation process, the team had to frame a problem, ideate solutions, create a prototype and test it in just 5 days. Then they pitched their ideas to experts, and the chosen SDG Track Winners (one for each SDG) were sent to the finals.

This dynamic team came up with the Super Girl app as their solution, and was awarded as the "Most Inclusive Solution" among 200 teams! They are currently building a community through the mobile app to enable Azeri high school girls to create awareness, foster engagement, and take action to achieve the SDGs.

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• How can water & economic modeling improve Bolivian water access?
• Why should you explore the global UNLEASH community?
• Reflections on UNLEASH 2019 in Shenzhen, China

Check out what UNLEASH 2019 Talent, the Latin American Ambassador for WaterSciencePolicy, and Research Associate at Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) Cláudia Coleoni has to share!

At SEI, Cláudia provides technical and scientific support in the implementation of strategies and projects related to water management, river basin planning, and sustainable sanitation. With more than a handful of degrees and over 4 years of experience in water resources management, her main interests lie on water resources management and governance, climate change, sustainable development, international relations and public policy, urban environmental management, urban forestry, and geographic information systems (GIS).

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We got to chat with the InAGlobe team members: Jaime Aguilera Garcia, Sergi Fayos Villalta, Davide Villa, and Olivia Cauvi!

InAGlobe is a non-profit educational organization that aims to redirect innovation and development through educational institutions and their students. By giving engineering students the possibility to solve current problems as well as problems found in the context of developing countries, the team aims to drive a new generation of socially aware problem solvers, enable a dynamic interchange of ideas, plus bridge and save the gaps between educational systems and cultures in an ever more connected and globalized world.

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We hope this great conversation with the UNLEASH Plus Co-Leads Lakshmi Hiranandani and Bryce Watson will inspire you to apply and/or read more about the program, so head over to the UNLEASH Plus website here!

You can also find out more by joining a conversation with Lakshmi and Bryce on March 8th or 14th, where you can get an overview of the program and literally “Ask Them Anything!”

Register at the links below!

• Option 1: Wednesday, March 8th from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm (GMT) – Registration link here!
• Option 2: Thursday, March 14th, from 3:00 am – 4:30 am (GMT) – Registration link here!

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Find out from Adam Mostogl - CEO & Chief Entrepreneur for The Van Diemen Project which helps people, businesses, and communities to start, scale and sustain businesses, through training, events and education backed up by one-on-one mentoring and business advice.

Adam is also the founder of illuminate Education Australia, where the focus is to activate young people to be confident, creative and capable people to reach their full potential, and do this through delivering authentic entrepreneurial education programs where problems in the community are solved by students. All of their programs are focused around developing a core set of skills that help students be prepared for the changing world.

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A big congrats to the Black Panthers - aka the winners of UNLEASH's SDG 13 Climate Action Track & one of the top 7 teams in the entire lab!

We get to chat with 3 of the 5 team members: Aarushi Tripathi, Vipul Agarwal, & Nasha Cuvelier.

As part of the lab's innovation process, the team had to frame a problem, ideate solutions, create a prototype and test it in just 5 days. Then they pitched their ideas to experts, and the chosen SDG Track Winners (one for each SDG) were sent to the finals.

Having started out as a computer science graduate with an interest and experience in Machine Learning and Data Science, Aarushi recently found her calling in the field of public policy & development, with a focus in building sustainable solutions that use rigorously-researched evidence & centre communities.

Vipul has been involved in research projects ranging from the development of a national pollution database for China, to scourging through garbage to spur waste segregation on a University level, based on positive & negative incentives. He's currently building a platform that would drive meaningful change in consumer/business behavior in the realm of carbon footprint and GHG emissions.

Nasha is an environmental scientist specializing in climate change, & is the co-founder of "sustentabilidad sin fronteras". In 2015, she was chosen as the UNESCO Young Delegate for the Paris Agreement; in 2016 she was recognized as one of the 10 most influential women of the year in the country. She's held leadership positions within the private sector, but is now a consultant to international organizations such as UNDP & UNICEF.

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Get the inside scoop from UNLEASH Global Talent 2022 Geeta Vaishnavi!

A street artist herself, Geeta has painted murals around India to use art as a mode of activism & raise a voice for climate change, child rights, girl child education and women empowerment. For more than half a decade, she has painted across community shelters, government schools and orphanages; transformed massive slums into walking street galleries, painted fairytale on school walls, and much more. Working on such projects made Geeta aware about the lack of arts in the Indian education system.

Geeta is also the Founder of the JK Arts Foundation, which aspires to leverage technology & democratize ‘Arts in Education’ by facilitating visual arts-based learning modules through workshops that are incorporated into traditional education curriculum. Their goal is to impact 1 million children by 2030 via artistic interventions to drive equity in education.

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Hear from Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center (BYLC)'s Assistant Manager of Ventures Rafiqul Khan!

An enthusiastic & determined leader, Rafiqul specializes in in project management, operations, financial management of startups, with several years of experience in diverse industries and vast co-curricular involvement during the academic year. 

His role at BYLC involves many facets, including but not limited to ensuring a valuable program for all involved, implementing growth tactics & consulting with entrepreneurs about strategy.

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Hear from UNLEASH ambassadors Jacob Amengor & Andrews Akoto-Addo!

Beyond being an UNLEASH 2019  Talent, Jacob is currently Chair of the International Water Association Young Water Professionals Steering Committee 2022-2024, plus the Water Quality Assurance Supervisor for Ghana Water Company Ltd. His keen initiative & in-depth understanding of theoretical / practical aspects of Water & Sanitation Management provides him with the ability to work under pressure to monitor the parameters of the water during the treatment process & ensure it's in line with WHO drinking water standards.

Andrews has been an UNLEASH ambassador for over a year, and works as the Program & Communications Officer for Reach for Change in Ghana. He designs & manages purpose-driven programs and supports social entrepreneurs to scale, plus has experience working in diverse and complex contexts across the African startup, social entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem.

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Hear from the Chairman of the Board of UNLEASH Flemming Besenbacher!

Flemming is also the Founding Director of iNANO at Aarhus University where he was Professor of Nanoscience and Physics for many years. He has ample experience researching Nanoscience, nanotechnology, nanocatalysis, scanning tunnelling microscopy, atomic force microscopy, and is committed to bringing the world together to create a better tomorrow.

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Find out from Lee Crockford - a freelance social impact advisor and strategist working to solve complex global challenges through innovation, design, impact measurement, and behavior change. His work spans the domains of health, education, environment, technology, and justice across private, public, and non-profit sectors.

Lee has been a G20 Youth Representative, Victorian LGBTIQ+ Leader, AMP Tomorrowmaker, Global Laureate Fellow, Impact Academy Fellow, and D&F Academy Fellow. His work has also been awarded by Good Design, UNLEASH, Impact 25, and Australian Scholarships, Pro Bono Australia, and Advance Queensland.

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Hear from Henry Glogau and Nathan Baring - two winning team members from UNLEASH Greenland Lab! Their teammates Hörn Halldórudóttir Heiðarsdóttir, a Project Lead at Transition Labs, and Sofie Jordheim, a research assistant for The University of Bergen's Centre for Climate and Energy Transformation, couldn't join us for this chat, but have been just as pivotal in creating LooPoop.

LooPoop is a reimagined approach for the management of human waste in remote Arctic communities. It closes the loop and provides the potential for economic opportunities in local communities. The current situation in many remote Arctic communities is unsustainable and not environmentally friendly, with human waste being left out in nature or dumped into the ocean in plastic bags. Starting in the bathroom, Loopoop converts urine into fertilizer and turns the feces into soil. The soil and fertilizer can then be used for local food production. Loopoop’s mission is a clean environment and a sustainable and dignified waste management system that offers the opportunity for added value to a previously discarded resource.

Henry Glogau is a New Zealand Architect working at GXN Innovation in Copenhagen, Denmark. He specializes in Architecture in Extreme Environments, where his site-specific and 1:1 projects explore the interconnecting relationships between architecture, technology, people, and the environment.

Nathan Baring is a policy wonk and Master’s student in Arctic and Northern Studies at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks. He brings expertise in climate law, arctic policy and business development with a focus on diversifying Alaska’s oil-based economy and advocating for the unique interests of the Arctic region.

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- What is UNLEASH?

- What can upcoming talents expect?

- What should upcoming talents do and NOT do?

- How to professionally leverage UNLEASH post-event

Corina Shika Kwami, PhD is a qualified and experienced Director of Strategy of Purpose, a strategy consultancy, a creative agency and a social movement incubator. She achieves first-rate results by combining her in-depth knowledge of a wide range of subject matters (e.g. ESG, Infrastructure & Cities, and Public Health) with a ‘hands on’ approach to program delivery. Corina is also well versed in transforming and growing an enterprise by defining an ambitious corporate vision, setting out actions required, igniting the message, and creating a culture of positivity and determination to drive complex projects to success.

Aside from the technical aspects of her roles, she is a successful musician/performer, and able to tap into her artistic talent to inspire and convey powerful messages that reach global audiences. This special aptitude has been demonstrated on numerous occasions, e.g. as Artist-Composer with SIX, e.g. expressing through artistic practice a pathway to challenge global issues; and creating and presenting her radical ‘Jazz for wayfinding’ lectures, to strengthen civil society by through the power music and dance to supercharge storytelling efforts.

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- What is UNLEASH Global Innovation Lab?

- What is the UNLEASH methodology?

- What can we expect from UNLEASH 2022?

Fun fact: host Kevin Sofen attended UNLEASH 2019 which inspired him to start this podcast plus connected him with an abundance of likeminded activists - such as today's guests Ana Jiménez Núñez and Serene Habbal!

So who better to get the inside scoop about UNLEASH other than the team behind-the-scenes? Ana is UNLEASH's Communications Lead while Serene is the Talent Experience Lead, and both also work full-time as Communications Consultants for Dalberg Media, a media consultancy aiming to increase awareness and mobilize partners and resources to the global development agenda. Ana and Serene have dedicated their careers to uniting media with international development and finding powerful insights that bring sustainability projects to their full potential.

The next UNLEASH Global Innovation Lab will take place in the state of Karnataka in India (at Infosys Mysore, the world’s largest corporate university!) from December 3 – 11, 2022. The lab will gather 1,000 young teams of participants between the ages of 18 - 35 to brainstorm ideas and co-create innovative initiatives through human-centered design thinking – a process that focuses on the real needs of the people that the solution focuses on. Experienced facilitators and experts will guide the participants through different stages of the innovation process.

You can apply for UNLEASH India HERE until June 19.

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We got the inside scoop from expert Rachel Svetanoff, a young leader dedicated to championing innovation in social impact. Over the past 10 years, Rachel has helped work on all 17 U.N. Sustainable Development Goals where she has contributed to over 100 projects with 112 organizations across 35 countries. She is the Co-Founder of Global Futurist Initiative, which aims to elevate youth contributions to sustainable development and social progress. This effort is housed by and in partnership with InternetBar.Org Institute of which Rachel leads as Executive Director.

Rachel is a Global Goodwill Ambassador, an International Monetary Fund Youth Fellow, Liechtenstein Institute for Strategic Development LEAP fellow, One Better World Collective Liaison, UNITE 2030 Youth Delegate alumna, Youth Marketplace YOMA Rules! Taskforce member, and Harvard Seminar for Leaders in China instructor. She is also a founding member of the North American Changemaker Xchange global community, selected as 1 of 19 youth innovators from the continent. For her service, Rachel is the recipient of the Top 10 Under 40 of Tippecanoe County Award, 2021 Purdue University Student Life Young Alumni Award, 2021 Gold Presidential Volunteer Service Award of AmeriCorps, the 2021 J.B. Dondolo, Inc. WASH Changemaker Award, and an InnoCentive Challenge winner.

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Episode Resources:

- Lessons from young people on how to organise a humanitarian response | World Economic Forum

- Climate change, Ukraine and pitfalls of international goodwill | The Hill

- A beginner's guide to the SDGs | Innovators Box

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You may recognize our second time guest Camilo Huneeus Guzmán who is leading the way in operations most of us never even consider: wastewater engineering. With a Graduate Teaching Fellow from Yale and his experience working as the Water & Energy Subject Matter Specialist plus the World Security STC for The World Bank, Camilo created AInwater. 

AInwater uses artificial intelligence (AI) and treatment plants' operational data to optimize the energy consumption of our wastewater treatment plans without the need to invest in equipment or modify processes. As the company's current Chief Executive Officer, Camilo aims to make water accessible to all and sustainable for our ecosystems via innovative technology.

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