Justice in Nature: Questions of Place, Space and Planetary Survival (Part II)

Leading questions for the presentation on Planetary Survival:
1. From social justice to climate justice, how did we get here?

2. People or Polar Bears, do we have a choice?

Key words to be discussed throughout the night will consist of: the outdoors, lived environments and built environments.

Please join us for a conversation with Dr. Gregory Simpson – who holds a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry and master degrees in Theology – as we make connections between our personal choices and protection of outdoor spaces. The goal is to realize how our choices are tied directly to planetary survival! Come with curiosity and with questions, this is a safe space to ask them.

**Featured Non-Profit: Center for Earth Ethics

Geraldine Patrick Encina and Petra Thombs will speak about the ongoing work of CEE for the healing and balancing of Mother Earth.

Food: Foragers Market

Drinks will be provided!

Doors: 7PM

Panel Start: 7:30PM (followed by a q&a)

Dr. Simpson, who holds a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry and master degrees in Theology, brings a wealth of experience and skills in program development and organizational restructuring for STEM programs in high school and undergraduate institutions, as well as in basic medical science curriculum development for medical degree programs. Dr. Simpson has trained and mentored high school, undergraduate, and medical students with individual research projects, and he has consulted with many students over the past 35 years to motivate and inspire them to reach their academic and professional goals. With his experience and expertise, Dr. Simpson oversees all consulting relating to STEM and to medicine. Of particular interest to Dr. Simpson is how to uplift students to become leaders in STEM fields efficaciously.

 

This event is part of Patagonia NYC’s #GrowTheOutdoors series. At Patagonia, we’re in business to save our home planet. Through business, our investments, our voice, and our friends, we are looking to support and elevate as many environmental activists as possible. This event series looks to expand and support all the nature warriors out there (and hopefully inspire a few new ones!) by bolstering diversity and inclusion in the outdoors. Join us for one of these events, lend your voice to help to turn the tide on climate change, and help move the conversation forward—together.

All Hands in Motion ASL translators will be joining for the entirety of the event.

 

Photo By: Andy Lu