Event Title: Reimagining Science for All of Us: From Vision to Design
Date & Time: Thursday, September 24, 1:00-3:00 PM ET
Location: NRDC (6th floor), 40 W 20th St #11th, New York, NY 10011
Event Description:
Reimagining Science for All of Us: From Vision to Design brings together scientists, policymakers, advocates, funders, and community leaders to explore how we can build a more equitable, trusted, and durable science ecosystem in a time of rapid change. Building on NRDC's 2025 Climate Week conversation, this interactive session moves beyond diagnosing challenges to identifying practical solutions. Through a brief panel discussion and participatory workshop, attendees will examine how science is governed, funded, and used in policymaking, while generating actionable ideas for strengthening scientific institutions, advancing community-centered approaches, and ensuring science can effectively serve people, communities, and climate progress in the years ahead.
The event will be moderated by NRDC's Chief Science Officer Dr. Ticora V. Jones, with the following panelists:
Dr. Adelle Thomas, Senior Director, Climate Adaptation, NRDC
Dr. Margot Brown, Senior Vice President, Justice and Equity, Environmental Defense Fund
Dr. Colette Delawalla, Founder and CEO of Stand Up for Science
Program:
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM | Introduction & Panel Discussion
1:45 PM – 1:55 PM | Audience Q&A
2:00 PM – 2:35 PM | Breakout Groups
2:35 PM – 3:00 PM | Group Reflections & Wrap-Up
Registration: Thank you for your interest in attending this event. Due to space limitations, filling out this form does not guarantee registration. You will receive confirmation via email within two business days.
Contact - savingscience@nrdc.org