IGS Convergent Conversations: PFAS

Join us for an event series to build interdisciplinary research connections across BU that address real-world challenges.
About this Event

The Convergent Conversations event series, hosted by Boston University's Institute for Global Sustainability (IGS), aims to forge new connections through meaningful dialogue. Each event will feature BU faculty members from different disciplines as well as voices from organizations to address the potential impact of the research.

The third event in our series “Forever No More: PFAS Toxicity, Replacements, and the Future of Responsible Materials Discovery” is on November 10. Speakers include:

• Julian Cyr (State Senator, Massachusetts Senate);
• Jennifer Schlezinger (Professor, Environmental Health, School of Public Health);
• Joerg Werner (Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, IGS Core Faculty);
• This conversation will be moderated by Emily Ryan (Professor, Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science & Engineering, College of Engineering; IGS Associate Director).

Light refreshments will be served.