In Wisconsin, the Great Lakes and our freshwater resources define and dominate our state. We depend on our freshwater resources for our homes, drinking water, agriculture, industry, transportation and recreation. The School of Freshwater Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is the nation’s only graduate school dedicated solely to the study of freshwater. Liz Sutton will discuss current issues in the Great Lakes being researched at the school including invasive species, habitat mapping, the impact of humans and microplastics.
As manager of outreach for the UWM School of Freshwater Sciences, Liz Sutton serves as a liaison between the scientific researchers at the school and the Great Lakes communities that the school serves, communicating scientific findings and increasing water science literacy. This involves giving research-focused tours and presentations to community groups, offering K-12th grade hands-on classroom activities, being regional coordinator for two national competitions, leading professional development opportunities for teachers, connecting scientists to their research stakeholders, and developing the UWM Water Ambassador program, which is a science communication and outreach training program for the graduate students at the School of Freshwater Sciences.
Date: Monday, Nov. 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Location: Wauwatosa Public Library, 7635 W North Ave. (Firefly Room)
Presenter: Liz Sutton, outreach manager at UWM School of Freshwater Sciences