2022 Launch Symposium

3803 Locust Walk,Philadelphia PA 19104

27 April, 2022

Description

Learn about the faculty projects supported by the Penn Global Research and Engagement Grant Program at the 2022 Launch Symposium. Join Penn Global for the 2022 Launch Symposium to learn about the faculty-led projects supported by the Penn Global Research and Engagement Grant Program. The symposium will bring together faculty from across Penn to share short presentations on their projects that span research, capacity-building, and development efforts across Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, India, China, and beyond. The symposium will highlight Penn’s commitment to integrate knowledge across disciplines toward addressing global challenges, and to global engagement in a post-pandemic world. All members of the Penn community are welcome. The event will be held in the World Forum of Perry World House. Attendees may also register to participate virtually. Details to join virtually will be provided in your confirmation email. SYMPOSIUM AGENDA For detailed information about the event including the full agenda, please visit the event website. 1:00 PM | Welcoming and Opening Remarks 1:10 PM | Human Development and Education 1:50 PM | Climate Change and Climate Justice 2:35 PM | Engaging Partners, Communities, and Institutions 3:20 PM | India in the 21st Century 4:00 PM | Global Intersections of Mobility, Sustainability, and Health 4:45 PM | Closing Remarks 5:00 PM | Reception PRE-SYMPOSIUM INFORMATION SESSION Members of the Penn community interested in applying to the Penn Global Research and Engagement Grant Program are invited to attend a pre-symposium information session from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. The information session will be held at Perry World House. Attendees may also participate virtually. Details to join virtually will be provided in your confirmation email. ABOUT THE PENN GLOBAL RESEARCH & ENGAGEMENT GRANT PROGRAM The Penn Global Research and Engagement Grant Program supports Penn projects that bring together leading scholars and practitioners across the University community and beyond to develop new insight on significant global issues in key countries and regions around the world. Learn more about the grant program.