Description:

The Northwestern Sustainability Lecture Series is a 1-day summit at Northwestern
University wherein world-renowned experts discuss: “Earth-Human Interactions:
Sustainability and Development.” In this event, six Northwestern Sustainability
Lecturers are selected to talk about critical challenges and advances related to
energy, climate and the environment, and urban transformations, as well as to be
recognized for their prominent contributions in these fields. The summit addresses
the analysis of questions, problems, and solutions that result from human
interactions with the Earth both above and below the surface while aiming at
expanding the educational and cultural experience of a large audience. Conceptually
developed for the undergraduate and graduate students of Northwestern, this event
also targets its faculty members and aims at involving the industry, other stakeholders,
and the general public. The ultimate goal of this summit is to inform and inspire
present and future leaders while recognizing excellence across the fields of applied
sciences and engineering, physical sciences, social sciences, and architecture