Psychology, sociology, anthropology, philosophy — all as a foil for our art thinkers — as a way to explore the human scale of the climate crisis. How does global citizenship affect our climate response?
Meet the Panelists
Cori Wong
Philosopher, Speaker, Writer, Educator, and Consultant
Dr. Cori Wong is a speaker, writer, educator, and consultant with over 10 years of training and leadership experience related to intersectional feminism, anti-racism, social justice, and inclusive culture change.
Dr. Wong leads diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at Colorado State University. She earned a dual-title PhD in Philosophy and Women’s Studies from the Pennsylvania State University and a BA in Philosophy and Religious Studies from Colorado State University.
Her dissertation entitled, Positive Philosophy: A Feminist Practice of Affective Therapy and Political Resistance, explored the liberatory potential of thinking critically about oppression in ways that excite, energize, inspire, connect, motivate, and heal.
Ian Gibbins
Zoologist, Neuroscientist, Poet, Video artist
Ian Gibbins is a widely published and exhibited poet, video artist and electronic musician living in South Australia. His video poetry and video art have been shown to acclaim at festivals and exhibitions around the world. His audio and video work has been commissioned for several high-visibility public art programs. He has published four collections of poetry, two in collaboration with artists, and all having themes based in science. Until he retired in 2014, Ian was an internationally recognised neuroscientist and Professor of Anatomy at Flinders University, South Australia, having originally trained in zoology and pharmacology. He has worked widely with artists on a variety of projects that integrate art and science across dance, theatre, music, installations, and public lectures.