Hosts of the 2024 Kent State East Liverpool Earth Day Environmental Justice Conference welcomed nearly 50 guests to the annual event, featuring student research and discussions related to the theme: “The Impact of World Conflicts and Wars on the Environment.”
Dr. Qunxing Ding, associate professor of biology, was the keynote speaker, sharing his findings from research on monitoring water quality of the Ohio River.
Elyssa Kirk earned first place honors for her essay, “Praying for Gaza.” Second place went to Emily Humphreys for “War in Sudan;” and third place was awarded to Samantha Dickey for “How the Education System Became Disrupted by the Ukrainian-Russian War.”
Kaela Skubic earned first place honors in the poster competition for “Sinaloa Cartel and the Environment.” Second place went to Jena Graham for “Worldwide Food Crisis;” and Meg Harmon earned third place honors with “Iraq’s Environmental Crisis.”
Cutline A: Participants at the 2024 Environmental Justice Conference at Kent State East Liverpool
Cutline B: Presenters included (from left): Madison Haus, Chloe O’Rourke, Dylan Fletcher, Emily Campbell, Emily Humphreys, Abbey Wilson
Cutline C: Dr. Qunxing Ding sharing his research on water quality with attendees