Tuesday, September 16 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Keynote Presentation TBA J.K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts
Wednesday, September 17 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM Resilience as Resistance: Exposing and Redesigning the Systems That Demand It Virtual Panel Only The Intricate Tapestry of Emotions and Humanity Virtual Panel Only 10:10 AM - 11:00 AM Leisure as a Lifeline: Identity, Well-being, and the Power of Engagement Virtual Panel Only Living with Change: Strategies for Sustainable and Just Natural Resource Governance Virtual Panel Only 11:15 AM - 12:05 AM Fortifying the Future: Cybersecurity as a Pillar of Community Resilience Virtual Panel Only Resilience in the Face of Violence Virtual Panel Only 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM PLENARY Christina Meredith: Celebrating Triumph Over Adversity In-Person Event | PSU Theater Christina Meredith Advocate | Author | US Army Officer 1:25 PM - 2:15 PM Strengthening Safety Nets for Vulnerable Youth Virtual Panel Only Not Every Superhero Wears a Cape: Unlocking Resilience Through a Healthy, Active Lifestyle Virtual Panel Only 2:30 PM - 3:20 PM Every Day Leaders; Every Day Impact Virtual Panel Only Art as a Catalyst for Community Unity and Resilience Virtual Panel Only 3:35 PM - 4:25 PM Transforming Travel: The Path to Resilience and Sustainability Virtual Panel Only Self-Censorship in a Polarized Nation Virtual Panel Only 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM PLENARY Ben O'Keefe: The Power of Everyday People In-Person Event | PSU Theater Ben O'Keefe Activist | Storyteller | Social Entrepreneur
Thursday, September 18 9:30 AM - 10:20 AM Enhancing Resilience: Practical Tools for Empowering Physical, Emotional, and Mental Health Virtual Panel Only Resilience in STEM: Navigating Gender Disparities and Challenges Virtual Panel Only 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM Organic Foods: Are they Safer or Just a Marketing Ploy? Virtual Panel Only Resilience in the AI Era: Balancing Professional Preparedness and Community Impact Virtual Panel Only 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM PLENARY Nell Greenfieldboyce: Science, People, Connection In-Person Event | PSU Theater Nell Greenfieldboyce NPR Science Correspondent | Author 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM Cultivate Resilience in College Students’ Social Media Usage Virtual Panel Only Breaking the Silence: Addressing Stigma and Encouraging Help-Seeking in Agriculture Communities Virtual Panel Only 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM Stories of Strength: Overcoming challenges and finding purpose Virtual Panel Only From Program-Rich to System-Strong: Building Coherent Supports for Equity and Access Virtual Panel Only 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM PLENARY Courtney Clark: Realistic Resilience In-Person Event | PSU Theater Courtney Clark Resilience Researcher | Author