Join us for
Research that Shows Up
Water, Sustainability, and Community Impact
Join us for
Water, Sustainability, and Community Impact
Join Missouri State University faculty, staff, and community partners for a dynamic discussion exploring how research moves beyond the page and into real-world impact.
The Springfield community has a long history of collaboration focused on protecting and preserving our local water resources. Both the quality and quantity of our surface and groundwater are recognized as vital community assets and closely tied to the region’s economic vitality.
This panel will explore these collaborative relationships through the perspectives of several community partners. Panelists will discuss the progress Springfield has made in managing and protecting its water resources, highlight exciting current initiatives, and examine future challenges facing our community.
Representatives from nonprofit organizations, private industry, local government, and Missouri State University faculty engaged in locally focused research will share how these partnerships continue to protect and preserve our water resources for future generations.
This panel will be moderated by Marc Owen and include perspectives from:
Community Focus utilizes local data to support a shared agenda about our community’s needs and strengths. In times of broad funding instability, data-informed strategy is essential for stakeholders to make targeted decisions with limited resources. Today’s panel features funders, conveners, and backbone organizations to explore the pathway from research to action.
Moderated by Traci Nash, the panel will include:
Lunch will be included.
