Faced with the realities of environmental degradation, how can you make a difference?
Channel: MCTheYearOf
Date: 13/05/2014

Filmed Thursday April 10, 2014 at 1:00 PM

Scientists and artists approach the ecological issues facing our planet in similar ways. They seek to effect change through research, activism, and influence. Faced with the realities of deforestation, marine debris, species extinction, and pollution, how can an individual make a difference? The four presenters at the Planet Symposium will lecture on their methods.

Jana Johnson, PhD, MC Biology professor and founder of the Butterfly Project will talk about her research.

Katharine Courtney, MS, MC Botany professor will present Trashed, a discussion of litter and environmental degradation.

Amy Blount Lay, MFA, artist and founder of Plastic: The Real Sea Monster, will present on the work she does with the Surfrider Foundation in the public schools.

Cynthia Minet, MFA, organizer and MC art faculty, will present an overview of her work and the Gyre: The Plastic Ocean exhibit at the Anchorage Museum, Alaska.

Planet: An Ecological Symposium and Art Exhibit

Following the presentations, participants are invited to view the Planet art exhibition in the Moorpark College Art Gallery. The students, alumni, faculty and visiting artists in the show will discuss their works in artists' talks at 3:15 pm. The exhibit runs from March 28- April 23, 2014. For more information contact Cynthia Minet at CMinet@vcccd.edu.