Mission Statement:
The TAMIU Environmental Studies Initiative (TAMIU-ESI) seeks to identify, engage, and constructively resolve environmental issues stemming from human (in)action. We strive to do this through academic and community-based activities. Academically, TAMIU-ESI harnesses an array of disciplines to explore the complex relationship between human society and the environment. We leverage concepts, techniques, and methodologies from disciplines comprising the Environmental Humanities, Sciences (both social and physical), as well as the fine and performing arts, film, business, education, public administration, criminal justice and more to foster a holistic understanding of human-driven environmental issues and produce implementable and sustainable solutions for society. Additionally, TAMIU-ESI aims to partner with organizations and institutions across the community, from local to international, to effect environmentally-focused interventions, studies, and/or social events that bring awareness to, and engage, the complexities of our human/environment relationship and the challenges therein. Altogether, TAMIU-ESI promotes a vision of scholarly and community collaboration that addresses environmental issues impacting society.
Objectives:
- Generate scholarly research pertaining the intricate relationship between the environment, whether regional or more broadly, and urban society.
- Facilitate partnerships with organizations and institutions across the community - from those local to international - for environmentally-focused activities and events.
Upcoming Events:
What's up with our water?
Find out at the TAMIU-ESI's first symposium:
Eyes on the Water:
A Confluence of Perspectives
on Water as Life and Resource
November 8th, 2024
1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
TAMIU Student Center, 2nd Floor
This symposium is an informative event for the general public that concludes with a social hour. Come learn from professionals from the areas of water management, journalism, ecology, environmental advocacy, and more, who will discuss the state of water quality and quantity in our region, both now and in the future. Attendees can learn from these professionals through several informative presentations framed under two panel sessions - one on water quality and the other on water quantity. Additionally, attendees will have a chance to ask professionals questions related to these topics as well as provide feedback on what educational and community-based activities/opportunities they would like to see from the TAMIU-ESI on environmental matters moving forward.
Click here for a digital copy of the event's schedule!
Interested in attending? RSVP through the link below!
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