The Commons announces return of Red Hot Research with adaptations in fall 2021
Red Hot Research will return this fall to the University of Kansas in a different setting. Events in the series will take place Fridays in The Commons’ main hall with a reception to follow in Weaver Courtyard in an effort to offer space for collegial exchange in an open-air setting.
Each session of Red Hot Research will include four presenters sharing short talks on an area of focus within their work, opening the door for new ways of understanding global and local challenges through discussion across perspectives and expertise.
The first event is scheduled for 4 p.m. Sept. 24 with the theme of Climate, Culture, Communication. The Commons has announced the presenters for this event, which will be moderated by Ali Brox, environmental studies:
- Amy Burgin, associate professor of ecology & evolutionary bology and associate scientist at Kansas Biological Survey
- Hong Tien Vu, associate professor of journalism & mass communications
- Trevor Lies, doctoral student in psychology
- Molly Zahn, professor of religious studies.