Lauren Henderson What inspires your water conservation research? “Some of my favorite memories are of me camping with my friends and family – away from the TV and Internet, with cell reception far out of reach. It forces you to take in your surroundings and appreciate the truly beautiful things this world has to offer; … More Meet the SEC Lab Team!
This week, Chapman University undergraduate research group, the Strategic Environmental Communication (SEC) Lab, is launching it’s very own, student-ran water conservation campaign. The campaign features their original mascot “Cali Cacti,” who will send various messages intended to increase Chapman student’s daily water conservation behaviors. The campaign comes during a time of great strife for the … More SEC Lab Releases “Cali Cacti” Campaign
Los Angeles’ “Save the Drop” water conservation campaign is teaming up with world-renowned artist Scoli Acosta. Acosta will be displaying his socially engaged art installation at Union Station from March 12 – 24th. The installation looks to education individuals on how they can collect rainwater from their homes; furthering the promotion of the Save the Drop … More LA’s Save the Drop x Socially Engaged Art
An article titled “Water Porn” was written this morning by author Thomas M. Kostigen of the Huffington Post. The author addresses his use of “alarming images and bold examples” to seduce his audiences, as demonstrated by the title of his post. Kostigen isn’t the only one attempting to use provocative language to entice his viewers. … More “Water Porn”
Check out what Chico State is doing to spread water conservation awareness! Water Woman is their very own superhero, helping Chico State stay efficient and focused on innovative ways to save water. As we know, the California drought is no joke, and it’s crucial for not just big universities to spread awareness, but for everyone … More Chico State’s Water Woman
This past weekend was a legendary night for Leonardo DiCaprio and all his avid fans. However, many people were unaware of DiCaprio’s environmental activism until he made his speech at the Oscars. He did not waste his opportunity to quickly redirect his speech from thanking his supporters to addressing global climate change. Dicaprio has been … More Leonardo DiCaprio Addresses Climate Change at Oscars
Science on Tap, a Chapman University group created by the Dean of Schmid Science and Technology, Andrew Lyon, will be hosting a talk at Provisions Market in the Orange Circle on March 21st at 6:00 p.m. Guest speaker, Paul Cook, the manager of the Irvine Ranch Water District and a member of Chapman’s Board of … More “Science on Tap” talks California Drought.
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