Annual Seminar Series

Since 2021, NCEAS has hosted our annual Environmental Data Science seminar. The series, which is recorded and open to the public, typically features three speakers who share their research approaches and findings as they relate to the intersections of ecology, environmental data science, equity, and environmental justice. This seminar series was motivated by conversations about how we at NCEAS can foster diversity and inclusion within our scientific community, while also designing research questions and approaches to promote environmental justice and equity across our broader community. 

Join us for our Spring 2026 Seminar Series

This spring NCEAS is hosting the sixth iteration of our popular seminar series. This year our theme is 'Environmental Data Science and Its Impacts on Communities and Ecosystems.’ 

May 1, 2026 | 12 - 1 pm PT

Abre’ Conner, NAACP |Utilizing a Frontline Community Framework for data center policies

May 25, 2026 | 12 - 1 pm PT

Dr. Cesar Estien, Second Nature Ecology + Design |Yesterday’s tomorrow: Exploring how societal inequities shape the ecology of cities

June 11, 2026 | 12 - 1 pm PT 

Patricia Balvanera, National Autonomous University of Mexico| Plural syntheses of knowledge to support more just and sustainable futures

Register today!

Please spread widely to your networks: these talks are open to all!

Learn more about this series here.