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A Holistic Approach to Research: Relationality in Science and Engineering

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two people in white coats with lab equipment

When

2 – 3 p.m., April 28, 2026

Where

Students are traditionally taught to view research in terms of strict objectivity and the pursuit of novelty. In practice, research spans everything, from the intangible to tangible and the micro- to macroscale

Come join Franke Honors senior Ryan Cotter and members of the Níhí Lab to explore how bioremediation, geochemistry, and Indigenous data sovereignty intersect through the lens of relationality and learn how you can develop your own holistic research framework!

Schedule:

2:00 PM | Speaker Introductions

2:05 PM - 2:30 PM | Lecture

2:30 PM - 2:50 PM | Collaging/Systems Mapping Activity

2:50 PM - 3:00 PM: Discussion & Conclusion