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Water in the Southwest: Where Have We Been, and Where Are We Going? with Jennifer Richter

January 31, 2023 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

FREE

Dr. Jennifer Richter is an assistant professor in the School for the Future of Innovation in Society and School of Social Transformation. Her research interests are at the intersections of science and society, especially how federal policies are enacted locally. By examining how science and technology policies collide with local expectations and understanding of their environments and economies, Dr. Richter explores the different scales of technologies and policies and their effects on people. Dr. Richter focuses on energy justice, specifically in relation to nuclear and renewable energy production, and how production affects different communities.

This event is cohosted by Eckstrom-Columbus Public Library. This is an in-person event.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Dr. Jennifer Richter is an assistant professor in the School for the Future of Innovation in Society and School of Social Transformation. Her research interests are at the intersections of science and society, especially how federal policies are enacted locally. By examining how science and technology policies collide with local expectations and understanding of their environments and economies, Dr. Richter explores the different scales of technologies and policies and their effects on people. Dr. Richter focuses on energy justice, specifically in relation to nuclear and renewable energy production, and how production affects different communities.

 

 

Details

Date:
January 31, 2023
Time:
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Cost:
FREE
Event Category:
Website:
https://www.library.pima.gov/locations/col/

Venue

Pima County Public Library- Eckstrom-Columbus Branch
4350 E. 22nd St.
Tucson, AZ 85711 United States
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Phone
(520) 594-5285
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