People, Science and Connected Systems

11:00 - 11:50 a.m., Thursday, October 1, 2026
Live Zoom Webinar

Building?resilient communities requires understanding the complex connections between natural systems and human decision-making.  Connecting land, water, wildlife, and community plays a critical role in addressing environmental challenges while strengthening collaboration and shared responsibility. As environmental change accelerates, interdisciplinary approaches will help translate science into action that benefits both people and the environments they depend on.  What role does interdisciplinary research play in shaping sustainable planning and resource stewardship? How can scientific knowledge inform everyday actions and local decision-making? In what ways can scientists, practitioners, and community members work together?  How can collaborative environmental science foster stronger connections between communities and the landscapes they inhabit?

Presenters

Community Conservation Planner Ronda Burnett

Ronda Burnett

Community Conservation Planner
Missouri Department of Conservation

Professor Emeritus | Architecture, Planning, and Design Timothy Keane

Timothy Keane

Professor Emeritus | Architecture, Planning, and Design
Kansas State University

Principal Geologist Bobbilynne Koepke

Bobbilynne Koepke

Principal Geologist
Environmental Works