Policy & Science

Event Instances

• Wednesday, October 14, 2026 5:15 P.M.

Event Details

Policy & Science kicks off the second year of The “& Science” Forums. During this installment, we will celebrate community heroes & hear from an expert panel on the key intersections of policy & science.

Details:

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Reception: 5:15 pm, Panel: 6:00 pm Simmons College of Kentucky – Westover Campus, 724 S. 44th St, Louisville, KY 40211

RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/policy-science-tickets-2001249668631

"& Science" Trailblazer Awardee:

Tom FitzGerald (Kentucky Resources Council)

Speakers:

Congressman Morgan McGarvey (US House of Representatives) Eboni Cochran (REACT) Amber Duke (ACLU-KY) Tom FitzGerald (Kentucky Resources Council) Marc Murphy (University of Louisville, Brandeis School of Law)

Policy & Science Objectives:

Explore key intersections of policy & science Examine historical drivers for current environmental health disparities Discuss policy and the legal landscape that shape climate and environmental exposures Envision an environmentally just future for Louisville

About the Series:

“& Science” is a quarterly health forum series hosted by University of Louisville’s Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute. The series brings together diverse topics of interest to the community and demonstrates their interconnectedness with health, the environment, & science. Launched in 2025, the first year of the program included topics of Communication, Faith, History, and Food and reached an audience of over 1500 people both in-person and digitally.

This is a UofL Sustainability Week event!