Date: Tuesday March 13th, 2012
Room/Time: Jiminez Room in Stamp Student Union, 5:00pm-6:00pm
DEM presents a special lecture for International World Water Day 2012 in
order to focus attention on the importance of freshwater. Distinguished
lecturer Dr. Rita Colwell is Senior Advisor and Chairman Emeritus of Canon
U.S. Life Sciences, and President and CEO of CosmosID, Inc. She is widely
recognized as one of this century’s most influential voices in science,
technology, and policy associated with water and health. Throughout her
career, Dr. Colwell has bridged the forefront of science and technology
with a lifelong dedication to craft practical solutions to provide access
to clean drinking water and protect human and ecosystem health. Currently,
Dr. Colwell is developing an international network to address emerging
infectious diseases and water issues, including safe drinking water for
both the developed and developing world. In this lecture, she will
bespeaking about global infectious diseases, water, and health.