The Lurking Threat: Harmful Algae Blooms Pose Local, Global Hazard
Outbreaks of Harmful Algal Blooms have been documented for years in Lake Erie. Despite proof of their injurious impact on animal life, human life, and our economy, they continue. After the recent release of her latest report on these growingly severe threats, Jefferson Scholar-in-Residence Dr. Judith Lynch argues that it is time to stop talking and start acting.
This lecture will be held at:
Corry Higher Education Council
221 North Center Street
Corry, Pa 16407
The Corry Higher Education Council will require masking and face coverings for all staff, instructors, students, tenants and visitors while inside the Smith Education Center. The physical distancing is 3 feet within classroom settings.
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All attendees will be required to wear masks if Erie County is in the "substantial" or "high" transmission rate of community spread on the day of an event. Attendees must also provide proof of full vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test within the last 72 hours. Please see our FULL Covid-19 policy here.
Judith Lynch, Ph.D. has been a board member of the Jefferson Educational Society since its inception and served as its first chairwoman. She is the Jefferson’s inaugural Decadean Scholar. From 2004 to 2017, Dr. Lynch served as Associate Professor of Political Science and History at Mercyhurst University, and from 2002 to 2004, she taught at Allegheny College and was part of the Civic Engagement Institute. Prior, she worked as an analyst for the CIA and served for 20 years as Erie County Executive. She received her Doctorate with Distinction in Political Science in 2001 from the University of Pittsburgh and her M.A. in Social Studies from Gannon University. Her undergraduate degree, a B.A. in History and Political Science, is from George Washington University.
