Sustainability in Teaching and Research (STAR) Symposium

A Symposium on Curricular and Scholarly Innovations based on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Exploring National and International Efforts Toward Equity, Coastal and Climate Futures, Sustainability and Social Justice, and Global Partnership for Sustainable Development.

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Preliminary Agenda & Speakers

Additional information about speakers and scheduling will be added in the coming days. Please check back soon for updates.

Symposium Opening

Patrick Leahy, Ed.D., Monmouth University President

Tammy Snyder Murphy, First Lady of New Jersey

Keynote Speaker

Omar Hernandez, Program Manager of the United Nations Academic Impact

Executive Plenary Session on Institutional Best Practices on Sustainability

Dr. Angel Cabrera, President of the Georgia Institute of Technology

Dr. Rupa Chanda, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia, and the Pacific

Panel Themes by Day

Day 1: In-Person/Hybrid

Track A: Educating for Sustainability

Track B: Moving Towards Sustainable Environment

Track C: Equity Justice and Sustainable Communities

Special Attraction: “Youth Creative Works on Sustainability” session with representation from Monmouth University and high school students

Day 2: Virtual

Tracks D and E: Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Sustainability Teaching and Research