Organizer, “A Conversation about Aquaculture”, student-led presentation series featuring local academic and industry experts in aquaculture, Bren School, Santa Barbara, June 2018.
Helped secure funding from various sources, outlined and monitored event budget, coordinated with guest speakers before, during, and after the event, and managed programming logistics.
EVENT OVERVIEW
Aquaculture is a fascinating industry that intersects with many different fields that we study here at Bren. We want to hold a ‘Night of Aquaculture’ to allow participants to explore a range of topics, discuss current industry direction and development, and to have the opportunity to connect with people based in California doing important work in the aquaculture space.
By touching on aspects of aquaculture such as sustainable environmental practices, feed formulations, genetics, creative permitting solutions, and international aquaculture development, we hope to give students at Bren, UCSB, and interested members of the public a broad understanding of where aquaculture is, where it’s going, and how they can contribute to and learn more about the field.
Guest speakers will give short 5-8 minute talks on topics ranging from alternative feed to the permitting process in California. This will be followed by a Q&A session and an opportunity to eat, drink, mingle and check out the sunset from the Bren balcony.
Watch the filmed talks.