The 2020 Latornell Student Symposium "Diversity: Foundation Of Our Ecosystems & Societies"

The strength of our ecosystems and societies are upheld through biological and cultural diversity. Together, biological, and cultural diversity play an imperative role in addressing intersectional social and environmental issues. The 2020 Latornell Student Symposium theme is “Diversity: The Foundation of Ecosystems & Societies”. The symposium aims to emphasize interconnectedness in sustainability by creating a platform that highlights diversity, equity, and inclusion in conservation research and practice.  

Registration is now open -- Sign up today! [1]

The free virtual event on Friday, November 20th, 2020, from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST will highlight student research with direct relevance to conservation practice in Ontario. The 2020 Latornell Student Symposium is a unique opportunity to explore the practical applications of your work to conservation practice beyond the context of academia. There will be a mix of active professionals, students, and scholars in attendance. This will be a great opportunity to network and build your capacity to speak to the non-scholarly relevance of your work, which are critical in securing employment in this competitive field. The day will begin with two keynote speakers followed by a series of short talks and discussions. Our aim is to support diversity in all forms in the selection of topics and speakers.

Please contact Angela Asuncion [2] or Dr. Nicolas Brunet [3] if you have any further questions.

This event is supported by the Latornell Professorship in Environmental Stewardship