2023 Winter Symposium:
Tiny Earth in Titletown
Monday, December 11th @ 5:00-7:30PM CT | Lambeau Field — Green Bay, WI
Hosted by a committee of Tiny Earth Instructors at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, College of Menominee Nation, and St. Norbert College. Virtual components are coordinated by the Tiny Earth Winter Symposium Committee and Tiny Earth Headquarters.
Registration
General registration is extended to Dec 4
NOTICE: Student Research Abstracts are now due by Nov 16 to accommodate program booklet printing. Students—Please register and submit your abstract no later than this date.
Who’s invited:
- Students—Submit your research poster abstract with registration. Pairs and groups: Only one group member is required to submit an abstract and register.
- Family and friends—You may register yourself and up to 3 guests. If you have additional guests, please have them register separately.
- Tiny Earth Partner Instructors (TEPIs)
- Sponsors and Speakers
Cost: Registration is free! All attendees are required to register including family and friends.
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Ashok Rai is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Prevea Health – a physician-led, physician-owned multispecialty health care provider working in partnership with Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) hospitals across Wisconsin. Prevea Health was founded in Green Bay, Wis. in 1996, and today employs more than 2,400 people, including more than 500 providers and advanced practice providers. It offers high-quality patient care in more than 30 communities across Wisconsin, as well as a health insurance plan (Prevea360) with one of the largest coordinated networks across the state.
Dr. Rai was born and raised in Michigan. He attended undergraduate school and enrolled in the “Target M.D.” program at the University of Wisconsin— Milwaukee. He completed his medical degree at the Medical College of Wisconsin, and then a residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics through Michigan State University at the Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies. Following residency, Dr. Rai specialized in hospital medicine and held various leadership positions at Prevea Health before becoming the President and CEO of Prevea Health in 2009. He also continues to practice medicine, caring for patients at Woodside Lutheran Nursing Home in Green Bay and in occasional hospitalist shifts at local HSHS hospitals. Dr. Rai lives in Green Bay with his wife, Brooke. He is a proud father of three boys and three girls, and their dog, Josie.
Welcome Speakers
Michael Alexander
Chancellor, UW-Green Bay
Since being named seventh chancellor of UW-Green Bay in May of 2020, Chancellor Alexander initiated six strategic priorities to support the future of the University. One of those priorities is to renew and strengthen our commitment to sustainable practices and environmental stewardship. Dr. Alexander served as provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs from 2019-2020. During that time, he created an Office of Sustainability to improve efficiencies and increase the profile of UW-Green Bay as a campus traditionally engaged with environmental study; and restructured Graduate Studies and the Office of Grants and Research, setting the stage for the University’s growing research efforts. Dr. Alexander has degrees from the University of Georgia, UW-Milwaukee, and UW-Madison.
Christopher Caldwell
President, College of Menominee Nation
Christopher Caldwell, President of the College of Menominee Nation, is an enrolled member of the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin. He has led the College since February 2020, serving first as Interim President, and was officially elected by the Board of Directors in June 2021.
Caldwell is the fourth person to lead CMN. He has been in a range of positions at the College including student, director, adjunct, and President. An alumnus of the College, Caldwell began his higher education here at CMN earning his Associate’s Degree in Sustainable Development. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resources from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a Master’s Degree in Environmental Science and Policy from UW-Green Bay, and is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Environment and Resources from UW-Madison Nelson Institute.
Sustainability is true to Caldwell’s core having served in previous positions of; Tribal Resources Director/Compliance, Enforcement Officer for the Menominee Indian Tribe, Forest Products Technician with the USDA Forest Service’s Forest Products Laboratory in Madison, student/intern with the U.S. Department of Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs-NCCE, Timber Market/Forestry Technician with Menominee Tribal Enterprises and the Director of the Sustainable Development Institute at CMN.
A noted leader in Catholic higher education, Dr. Joyner brings a wealth of experience to our community. She comes to St. Norbert from St. Xavier University in Chicago, where she has served as president since 2017. Prior to St. Xavier, she served as president of Wittenberg University in Ohio and in multiple vice presidential and dean roles at Rollins College in Florida. Dr. Joyner was recently elected to the board of the Association of Catholic Colleges & Universities (ACCU).
She earned her doctoral and master’s degrees from Tulane University and graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Loyola University New Orleans, where she later served on the faculty and held administrative positions of increasing responsibility.
In addition to her numerous published works, Dr. Joyner has participated as a keynote speaker and expert panelist for national conferences on a range of subjects, including higher education trends and challenges, leadership development, nonprofit governance, and effective university-community partnerships.
Sonny is currently a Sophomore at the College of Menominee Nation, pursuing an Associate Degree in Biological and Physical Sciences. Sonny plans to further his education at the University of WI-Madison to pursue a major in Biology or Biomedical Engineering. He intends to continue working in the Biotech industry assisting with Bioprocessing, Pharmaceuticals, or Biomedical research.
Sponsors
Schedule
| Time (US Central) |
Session |
|---|---|
| 2:30pm |
Doors Open Parking: When you arrive at Lambeau Field, enter the Northeast parking lot (Lot 3) off Lombardi Avenue. Parking is free. Entrance: Enter the stadium at the American Family Insurance Gate. Once inside, take the elevator or the escalator to Level 1 – Atrium Floor. The event will be held in the Atrium. |
| 2:30 – 5:00pm |
Registration and Poster Set-up Students: Plan to arrive no later than 4:00 pm to register and set up your posters (earlier if you are registered for a tour). Poster size: Max 40″x32″ (landscape or portrait). You will be assigned a poster number and location at registration. Binder clips and tape will be available to attach posters to the easels. |
| 5:00p – 6:15pm |
Welcome Address and Keynote Presentation
|
| 6:15 – 7:20 pm | Student Research Poster Presentation |
| 7:30 pm |
Closing Remarks & Poster Tear-down Students: Plan to remove your poster and disassemble your easel after the poster session; return the easel to the bins before leaving. |
Tiny Earth in Titletown Program Booklet
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