Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024
Community-Engaged Research in Houston, Texas
Texas A&M Superfund presents TrAC Meet: A unique opportunity for trainees to learn about community-engaged research.
This event will take place at the Houston headquarters of one of the Texas A&M Superfund Research Center’s community partners, t.e.j.a.s (Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Services). Participants will spend the day with t.e.j.a.s and Community Engagement experts to learn first-hand about the opportunities and challenges of community-engaged research and research-informed solutions that address climate change resilience and environmental justice.
REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED. This opportunity is at capacity.
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For more information, please email tamusuperfund@tamu.edu.
Agenda
| Time | Event |
| 8 a.m. | Depart College Station for Houston |
| 8–10 a.m. | Travel to t.e.j.a.s (Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Services) |
| 10–10:10 a.m. | Break |
| 10:10–10:30 a.m. | Introduction: Garett Sansom and t.e.j.a.s |
| 10:30–11:30 a.m. | Four Trainee Flash Talks |
| 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Panel Discussion: Facilitated by Garett Sansom and t.e.j.a.s. |
| 12–12:15 p.m. | Travel to lunch |
| 12:15–1:15 p.m. | Lunch with t.e.j.a.s. |
| 1:15–3:15 p.m. | Toxic Tour (with t.e.j.a.s.) |
| 3:15–3:30 p.m. | Break |
| 3:30–5:30 p.m. | Travel back to College Station |