In an ongoing effort to integrate sustainability into the University of Michigan’s extensive laboratory research activities, an inaugural Sustainable Lab Summit will advance waste reduction, energy and water conservation, and equity in research sustainability.
This free event will take place from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 4 at the North Campus Research Complex’s Building 18 and is open to all U-M community members.
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Intended to bring together researchers from across disciplines and share best practices in lab sustainability, this event will feature keynotes from Arthur Lupia, interim vice president for research and innovation; Geoffrey Thün, associate vice president for research, social sciences, humanities and the arts; and Allison Paradise, founder of My Green Lab.
“Sustainability in research is a growing field with endless potential,” said Alexandria Galens, the Office of Campus Sustainability’s lead summit organizer. “I want this summit to give researchers a platform to share their experiences and projects. As we learn from and with each other, U-M will continue to be an innovative leader in research and sustainability.”
As U-M continues to grow and develop, the Sustainable Lab Summit advances Campus Plan 2050 and Vision 2034 initiatives around waste reduction, environmental justice and building a campus culture of sustainability.
“The Sustainable Lab Summit provides an opportunity for members of the Michigan research community to come together and identify quick wins and long-term needs. We aim to lead the way in sustainable lab practices, ensuring that our dedication to discovery goes hand in hand with our commitment to the planet,” said Sara Rivera, manager of the Geomicrobiology Lab in LSA.
The summit is a collaboration among OCS, LSA Sustainability, the Medical School, Rackham Graduate School, SEAS, the Planet Blue Ambassador Program, the Office of the Vice President for Research, and the Life Sciences Institute.
