SUNY Potsdam Welcomes Guest Speaker for Diversity in STEM Talk Series
SUNY Potsdam Hosts State Forest Ranger Robbi Mecus for Upcoming STEM Discussion on Nov. 2
Potsdam, NY (10/24/2023) — SUNY Potsdam will welcome a guest speaker for the College's ongoing Diversity in STEM Talk Series, sponsored by Arconic.
New York State Forest Ranger Robbi Mecus will present a talk, "Moving Beyond the Legacy of Exclusion in Outdoor Spaces," on Thursday, Nov. 2 at 6 p.m., in Kellas Hall Room 105. A reception with refreshments will immediately follow, in the Kellas Hall lobby. This event is free, and the public is invited to attend.
Mecus is a 24-year veteran of the New York State Forest Rangers. She lives in Keene Valley with her 10-year-old daughter. As an open and outspoken Transwoman, she is dedicated to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion, not just in her workplace, but in outdoor spaces in general.
To learn more about SUNY Potsdam's programs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, visit www.potsdam.edu/about/our-campus/study-stem.
About SUNY Potsdam:
Founded in 1816, The State University of New York at Potsdam is one of America's first 50 colleges -- and the oldest institution within SUNY. Now in its third century, SUNY Potsdam is distinguished by a legacy of pioneering programs and educational excellence. The College currently enrolls approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students. Home to the world-renowned Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam is known for its challenging liberal arts and sciences core, distinction in teacher training and culture of creativity. To learn more, visit www.potsdam.edu.
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State Forest Ranger Robbi Mecus will present a free talk, “Moving Beyond the Legacy of Exclusion in Outdoor Spaces,” as part of SUNY Potsdam’s Diversity in STEM Talk Series, sponsored by Arconic, on Nov. 2.
State Forest Ranger Robbi Mecus will present a free talk, “Moving Beyond the Legacy of Exclusion in Outdoor Spaces,” as part of SUNY Potsdam’s Diversity in STEM Talk Series, sponsored by Arconic, on Nov. 2.
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