The 2024 One Sustainable Iowa Conference will be held for students, faculty and staff interested in learning more about sustainability in Iowa, specifically at the university level. The conference will include breakout sessions, panel discussions, networking opportunities and presentations, all for students to dig deeper into the topic of sustainability.
The conference will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 26 in the Memorial Union South Ballroom.
Students, faculty and staff affiliated with any higher education institutions in Iowa are encouraged to register.
“It is a great way to share ideas between the state of Iowa,” Olivia Miller, a senior in environmental science and sustainability director of Student Government, said. “There are going to be so many fun options available to everyone.”
The conference was originally founded at Iowa State after students and staff began exploring ways to celebrate their sustainability program’s 10th anniversary in 2017. They aimed to connect students throughout Iowa who showed interest in sustainability. The first conference was held in 2019 according the One Sustainable Iowa website.
“Students can hop in and out of the conference all day,” Miller said. “Come, leave and come back as they please.”
According to One Sustainable Iowa, the scheduled day is as follows:
Registration is $15 for students and $40 for faculty and staff. The cost of registration includes a free meal and free parking. Registration closes on April 18.
If the registration cost is an issue, students can apply for financial aid for the One Sustainable Iowa Conference here.
Students may also create and submit a research poster or sustainability-themed artwork. Free admission is granted if their piece is accepted to be presented at the conference. Potential presenters are expected to fill out the form if they plan on presenting artwork or research at the conference. Research posters and artwork must be finished upon submission of this form.
Students can register for the event here.
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