July 2002
From Ecological Society of America
One Scientist's Odyssey: Dr. David Suzuki to speak at ESA Annual Meeting On Sunday, August 4, 2002 at 5 pm award-winning scientist, broadcaster, and author, Dr. David Suzuki will deliver the Public Plenary Address of the Ecological Society of America's 87th Annual Meeting. This year the meeting will be held in Tucson, Arizona August 4-9. In a talk entitled, From Genetics to Ecology -- One Scientist's Odyssey, Suzuki will convey his own perspective on the "environmental crises" and a possible way out. This event is free and open to the public.A renowned geneticist and professor, Suzuki believed that through science, "we could push back the curtains of ignorance and reveal the secrets of the cosmos and ultimately learn how to control the world around us." His ideas quickly changed with the release of Rachel Carson's Silent Spring, leading Suzuki to involvement in environmental movements. "However much we've become urban dwellers living in a global economy surrounded by technology, we remain animals, absolutely dependent on clean air, water, soil and energy and biodiversity for our health and very survival," said Suzuki in a recent statement. He will suggest that we must define our basic needs -- biological, social, and spiritual -- as the foundation for the way we live. Best known for his ability to communicate complex scientific ideas to general audiences and children, Dr. Suzuki has hosted numerous radio and television programs including Quirks and Quarks and The Nature of Things. He has also written several books for both children and adults. Suzuki's work expands beyond the realm of science; he is actively involved in supporting Canada's First Nations people. The David Suzuki Foundation searches for successful solutions to balancing social, economic, and environmental needs. Taking place at the Tucson Convention Center in picturesque Tucson, Arizona, this joint meeting combines the Ecological Society of America's 87th Annual Meeting and the Society for Ecological Restoration's 14th International Conference. The Plenary talk is one of many sessions that will focus on the theme of A Convocation: Understanding and Restoring Ecosystems. The meeting's four-and-a-half-day program will include a full agenda of symposia, scientific workshops and fieldtrips, and exhibits featuring recent scientific texts and publications. For more information about this talk, and all ESA Annual Meeting activities, visit the meetings section of the ESA website: http://www.esa.org/Tucson. | |