Good afternoon everyone!
I flew into Spokane ahead of the main conference so I could explore the city a bit and volunteer at the Research Symposium. Since this is my first NAAEE conference, as with any conference I’ve gone to for the first time, I’m a little overwhelmed reviewing the program—in a good way of course! I wanted to share the information that I’ve gathered that directly speaks to DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion).
If you get the chance, and have the capability, I would suggest downloading the Mobile App Crowd Compass https://naaee.org/conference or https://event.crowdcompass.com/naaee2018) so you can easily access the conference program. Within the App, you are able to search sessions by interest, type, and presenter. Below are the sessions that have be explicitly identified as speaking to Diversity and Inclusion. However, that doesn’t mean that other sessions don’t relate. Do you know of any other sessions that are related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion? Is anyone presenting at the conference this week that we should prioritize attending? What are you hoping to gain from attending the conference? How are you planning to contribute to the impact and success of the conference?
I look forward to seeing many of you in Spokane this week!
peace, love, and apple slugs
Charzy
:: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10TH ::
Building a Stronger More Inclusive Movement
Time: 8:30 AM
Spokane Convention Center, 303A
:: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11TH ::
Time: 8:30 AM
Adaptation: Game to Learn How to Adapt to Climate Change
Spokane Convention Center, 202B
Time: 9:20 AM
Introducing the eePro Community EE Fellows
Spokane Convention Center, 201A
Time: 10:30 AM
Best Practices for Nature-Based Preschools
Spokane Convention Center, 401B
Time: 1:15 PM
Needs Assessments: Designing Relevant Programs for Reaching Underserved Audiences
Poster Session, Exhibit Hall A
Time: 1:15 PM
Saying YES! To Non-traditional Environmental Education
Poster Session, Exhibit Hall A
Time: 1:15 PM
Urban Sustainability in Action: Professional Development from the Inside Out
Poster Session, Exhibit Hall A
Time: 2:30 PM
Introduction to EPOC (Environmental Professionals of Color)
206CD
Time: 3:20 PM
Environmental Professionals of Color Business Meeting
Spokane Convention Center, 206CD
Time: 4:15 PM
Affiliate Strategies: Building a More Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Field
Spokane Convention Center, 302B
:: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12TH ::
Time: 8:30 AM
An Introduction to Community Engagement: Guidelines for Excellence
Spokane Convention Center, 402B
Time: 8:30 AM
Climate Change Education: Building Networks, Plans, and Resources
Spokane Convention Center, 302B
Time 9:20 AM
A Systems Approach to Environmental Literacy in Your Community
Spokane Convention Center, 201A
Time 9:20 AM
Changing the Face of Environmental Stewardship and Science in Chicago
Spokane Convention Center, 202B
Time 9:20 AM
Critical Look at Barriers to DEI: Insight into Accessing Outdoors
Spokane Convention Center, 202B
Time 9:20 AM
Incorporating Youth Voice into Environmental Education with Community Mapping
Spokane Convention Center, 401C
Time: 10:30 AM
Science Strikes Back: Engaging Communities in Scientific Inquiry and Action
Spokane Convention Center, 303B
Time: 10:30 AM
Stakeholders and Community Engagement: Key Environmental Education Connections
Spokane Convention Center, 206CD
Time: 10:30 AM
Washington State Next Generation Education: Green Jobs—Building Skills for the Future
Spokane Convention Center, 205
TIME: 1:00 PM
EEPRO GROUP: DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION LUNCH & LEARN (FORMERLY “BROWN BAG LUNCH”)
Time 2:15 PM
Baltimore City Teens on the Pathway to Green Careers
Spokane Convention Center, 202B
Time 2:15 PM
Camps, Clubs, and Citizen Science: Engaging Teens in Conservation
Spokane Convention Center, 202B
Time 2:15 PM
W.I.L.D Garden Project: Transforming Teen Mental Health Through Gardening
Spokane Convention Center, 202B
Time: 4:00 PM
NAAEE’s Nationwide Effort to Strengthen the Field: eePro
Spokane Convention Center, 401B
Time: 4:00 PM
Now What? Challenges and Successes of Strong Statewide EE Support
Spokane Convention Center, 206CD
:: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13TH ::
Time: 8:30 AM
Models of Collaboration Between Environmental Education Providers and Indigenous Communities
Spokane Convention Center, 402A
Time: 11:20 AM
Equity and Inclusion Through Nature Play
Spokane Convention Center, 302A
