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����Ӱҵ2025 ����Ӱҵ East Liverpool Earth Day Environmental Justice Conference welcomed nearly 100 guests to the annual event, featuring student research and discussions related to the theme: “Arctic Nations and Climate Change.” 

Students presented research projects in written and poster formats that explored the roles and responsibilities of Arctic nations to protect fragile ecosystems; manage natural resources sustainably; promote the well-being of Arctic residents; address the challenges of climate change; and respect the rights of the Indigenous populations in these regions.

Earning honors for presentations based on their written essays were Jaslin Kaur, first place for “ ����ӰҵEnvironmental and Justice Impact of Skincare Chemicals in Sweden;” Melanie Szugye, second place for “Health Crisis in Arctic Communities Caused by Mineral Mining; and Laura Palattella, third place for “Eco-Friendly Marketing Strategies in Arctic Tourism.”

Winners in the poster competition were Madisen Sharier, first; Amber Moore, second; and Alison Humes, third.

����Ӱҵkeynote speaker for the conference was ����Ӱҵ Assistant Professor Allyson Tessin, Ph.D., a geologist and seagoing oceanographer who works in sub-polar and polar regions to understand how climate change impacts cycling of carbon, nutrients and trace metals.

She leads the sediment biogeochemistry lab at ����Ӱҵ and a group of scientists who research in fields of oceanography, biogeochemistry and sedimentary geology. ����Ӱҵgroup is active with the international scientific ocean drilling community.

Cutline A: Written essay winners at the 2025 Environmental Justice Conference were (from left) Laura Palattella, Melanie Szugye and Jaslin Kaur.

Cutline B: Winners in the poster competition were (from left) Alison Humes, Amber Moore and Madisen Sharier.

Cutline C: Allyson Tessin, Ph.D. (center) is flanked by conference committee members Lydia Rose, Ph.D. and Darryl Hancock, Ph.D., chair.