The importance of climate education and action was on full display as hundreds of students from across the University of 91视频 (USF) participated in 2024 USF Climate Teach-In from April 1 to 7, 2024.
As part of the , the 2024 91视频Climate Teach-In featured a week-long series of campuswide events, discussions, and activities designed to provide 91视频community members with a variety of opportunities to engage with climate education and sustainability practices.
A UNIVERSITY-WIDE EFFORT AIMED AT GLOBAL SOLUTIONS
Hosted by 91视频student environmental organizations and sponsored by the 91视频Judy Genshaft Honors College, and other community partners, the Climate Teach-In featured over 18 different events, including an art gallery featuring student work, public lectures on how to save the planet, a marine science lab, a farmers market, and more.
Now in its third year, the Climate Teach-In concept was introduced to 91视频by Honors faculty member Dr. Andrew Hargrove, who serves as the 91视频director of the initiative.鈥�
鈥淥ne thing that鈥檚 really important that we鈥檙e trying to emphasize with the Climate Teach-In is that it takes everybody to solve a global problem, and that this isn鈥檛 just the responsibility of environmental scientists, legislators or people who own major corporations. This is about everybody. So whatever group or student organization you鈥檙e a part of, there is a way where your expertise or your interest can contribute to building a more sustainable future,鈥� said Hargrove.
Hosted in the Judy Genshaft Honors College building, the Off the Wall Climate Art Gallery featured sustainability-themed student art and fashion.
Honors Professor Andrew Hargrove engages with 91视频students at the How to Save a Planet Public Lecture.
Hosted at the 91视频Marshall Student Center, the Climate Teach-In Student Research Fair allowed students to share their climate and sustainability course work and research with peers.
Events like the Climate Career and Internship Fair allowed students to connect with community partners on employment in sustainability and environmental fields.
Hosted in the Honors College鈥檚 Leona Genshaft Food and Culture studio, Brick Street Farms and Chef Rosana hosted a healthy cooking demonstration.
Students participate in experiential learning activities at events like the Microplastics Marine Science Lab with community partner Tampa Bay Watch.
Multiple student groups participated in student environmental organization GenCleo鈥檚 5K for Climate.
Students and 91视频community members enjoy the outdoors at the Climate Teach-In Farmers Market.
Interested students and 91视频community members can visit the鈥�2024 91视频Climate Teach-In webpage鈥痜or a full list of events and information on how to stay involved on and off campus.鈥�