Community Science Symposium to Enhance Water Safety in Newark
Improving Water Safety In Newark: Public Symposium Open To Community
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On June 4, the New Jersey Institute of Technology and the Newark Water Coalition will host the First Annual Community Science Symposium in Newark, NJ. The event aims to improve water quality awareness and safety, featuring talks from local scientists and community organizers.
- 01The symposium will take place at NJIT's Student Center from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and is free to the public, with prior registration required.
- 02Sean Stratton, an environmental health scientist, will deliver the opening remarks focusing on drinking water quality.
- 03The event will showcase the Community-DEAL initiative, which aims to create an AI platform for Newark residents to access drinking water quality data.
- 04Professor Neil Maher is collaborating with the Newark Water Coalition to support community-led water testing efforts.
- 05Maher is also working on a book addressing public health challenges in Newark and the formation of an environmental justice movement.
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The New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) and the Newark Water Coalition (NWC) will co-host the First Annual Community Science Symposium on June 4 in Newark, New Jersey. This event aims to engage students, faculty, and community members in discussions about improving water quality and safety in Newark. The symposium will feature talks from scientists and community organizers, focusing on coalition building, data collection, and opportunities for youth involvement in environmental initiatives. Opening remarks will be given by Sean Stratton, an environmental health scientist specializing in drinking water quality. The symposium will also highlight the Community-Data, Equity and AI Lab (Community-DEAL), which is developing an AI-powered platform to help the community access drinking water data. Professor Neil Maher, who is involved in this initiative, emphasizes the importance of learning from the Newark Water Coalition's ongoing community water testing efforts. The event is free and open to the public, requiring prior registration.
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The symposium aims to enhance public awareness about water safety and quality in Newark, potentially leading to community-led initiatives.
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