AGU Fall Meeting

Protecting Lives from Flooding: Bridging Health and Earth Science   In this era of a changing climate, extreme flooding events are growing in intensity and frequency, threatening our communities. To better predict, respond, and build resilience to these risks, as part of Fall Meeting programming, AGU is hosting an event in Washington, DC, bringing together leaders in the health and environment fields to connect, and explore ways to protect our neighborhoods through the integration of science and practice. Tuesday, 10 December 2019  5:00–7:30 p.m. ET, Panel Program beginning at 5:30 p.m.   2000 Florida Avenue, NW  Washington, DC 20009    Light food and beverages will be served, along with an opportunity to tour AGU's Headquarters, Washington, DC's first ever net-zero energy renovated building.   Space is limited and RSVPs are required. RSVP NOW

Panel Speakers Ana P. Barros, Ph.D.: Edmund T. Pratt, Jr. School Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Duke University (Simulcast from San Francisco)   Georges C. Benjamin, M.D.: Executive Director, American Public Health Association   Lynn R. Goldman, M.D., M.S., M.P.H.: Michael and Lori Milken Dean of the Milken Institute School of Public Health, The George Washington University   Aubrey K. Miller, M.D., M.P.H.: Senior Medical Advisor, National Institute of Environmental Health Science (Simulcast from San Francisco)   Tommy Wells, J.D., M.S.W.: Director, District of Columbia Department of Energy & Environment