Engaging Community in Environmental Public Health
February 19, 2026
4 – 6 p.m.
The Lyric Cinema
Join us for a discussion panel exploring how scientists and communicators can work together to engage communities and advocate for environmental public health. Stay afterward for a networking reception with small bites and refreshments.
Ashley Anderson
Professor, Department of Journalism & Media Communications
Expertise: public engagement with and public opinion of scientific issues in various communication settings
Ellison Carter
Associate Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Expertise: indoor air quality and interventions, particularly in low-income housing.
Maggie Clark
Associate Professor, Department of Environmental & Radiological Health Sciences
Expertise: health and household energy in low-resource settings, globally.
Emily Fischer
Professor, Department of Atmospheric Science
Expertise: ambient air quality measurements and leading interdisciplinary teams.
Katie Knobloch
Associate Professor, Department of Communications Studies
Expertise: public participation and deliberative democracy, particularly on the design and impact of community engagement programs.