THIS WEDNESDAY: A Virtual Conversation with Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha
Towson University is proud to host a virtual conversation with pediatrician, scientist, professor, author, and public health advocate Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha! Learn more about how her research exposed the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, amplifying national conversations and efforts that continue to this day around water quality and environmental justice.
The event will include opening remarks by Dr. Hanna-Attisha, followed by a moderated conversation alongside TU student leaders. We invite attendees to be part of the conversation through the Q&A and Chat functions of the virtual platform.
Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Time: 5 – 6:30 p.m.
Location: Zoom Webinars. Free registration required at bit.ly/drmonaattu (case sensitive)
Open to students, faculty, staff, and members of the community.
About Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha:
Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha is a pediatrician, professor, and public health advocate who spearheaded efforts to reveal, publicize, and fix Flint, Michigan’s water crisis. In 2014, a change in the city’s water source resulted in astronomical amounts of lead leaching into the drinking water, causing irreversible damage to Flint’s residents. As a local pediatrician, the poisonous levels of lead in the water terrified Dr. Hanna-Attisha, and she was shocked that the government ignored complaints, protests, and reports from citizens, journalists, and experts. She knew that the only way to stop the lead poisoning would be to present undeniable proof on a national platform. Because of this, she has been called to testify twice before the United States Congress, awarded the Freedom of Expression Courage Award by PEN America, and named one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World.
Dr. Hanna-Attisha is the author of “What the Eyes Don’t See: A Story of Crisis, Resistance, and Hope in an American City.”
For more information on Dr. Hanna-Attisha, please visit www.prhspeakers.com.
Hosted by: Office of Civic Engagement & Social Responsibility, Office of Sustainability, Department of Environmental Science & Studies, and Department of Geography & Environmental Planning.
Supported through a grant from The Citizens of Baltimore County, and sponsored by PNC Bank.
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This post was written by Rixham, Judith R.