Engagement
Engagement
Public engagement is a core tenet of scholar-activism. There are endless ways to connect with people and their communities.
Focus Areas:
Human behavior and culture,
Environmental justice, Structural racism &
Social and climate policy, Health (in)equity,
Social determinants of health, One Health
Nature-Based Solutions,
Creativity and Pleasure Activism,
Radical love & Climate Optimism
Focus Areas:
Human behavior and culture,
Environmental justice, Structural racism &
Social and climate policy, Health (in)equity,
Social determinants of health, One Health
Nature-Based Solutions,
Creativity and Pleasure Activism,
Radical love & Climate Optimism
Speaking Engagements
2023
“Generations: A Conversation Between” | Panelist for the CT Women’s Hall of Fame, May 23rd, 2023“An amendment to the state constitution would give CT residents legal right to a healthy environment” | Radio Interview for CT Public Radio, March 6th, 2023
“A look at environmental justice efforts in Connecticut: 'It's everybody's problem'” | Interview for Where We Live, CT Public Radio/WNPR, February 28th, 2023
“Environmental (In)Justice in the South End of Bridgeport” | Guest Lecture for Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation: Studio IV x MODU, February 13th, 2023
2022 “
“Connecticut’s Climate and Environmental Justice Future: Intersectional Solutions Centered in Racial and Social Justice” | Keynote Speaker for the Funders Network Green Working Group Annual Conference, November 30th, 2022“Fireside Chat with Dr. Darian Spearman” | Interviewer for the University of New Hampshire Sustainability Institute Fellows Alumni Network, November 10th, 2022
“Climate Crisis and Voter Engagement” | Panelist for Wesleyan University, October 18th, 2022
“Climate Crisis: who’s really feeling the heat?” | Podcast Interview for Untold: A CT Mirror Podcast, September 28th, 2022
“How do we finance our future and fight for climate justice?” | Podcast Interview for Tearing Down Walls, August 28th, 2022
“Environmental Justice Workshop”| Facilitator for Make the Road CT, August 4th, 2022
“Climate Change Roundtable”| Moderator for CT Governor Ned Lamont, July 22nd, 2022
“Sustainable Development within Social Justice” | Panelist for the UNH Sustainability Institute, June 23rd, 2022
“Kat Morris of Seaside Sounds Club” | Podcast and Video Interview for Connecticunt Magazine, June 8th, 2022
“Leading the Way: Young Environmental Activists Speak Out” | Plenary Panelist the Connecticut Land Conservation Council Conference, May 14th, 2022
“Politics on the Move: CT & Beyond” | Conference Keynote Speaker for UConn and Connecticut College, April 30th, 2022
“Health Equity & Environmental Justice” | Presentation for PwC Cayman Islands, February 17th, 2022
“Kat Morris Dishes Environmental Justice” | WPKN Radio Interview for The Forest and the Trees, February 13th, 2022
2021
“It may sound gross, but dumpster diving.…” | WNPR CT Public Radio Interview for Disrupted, November 17th, 2021“Intro to Environmental Justice & Scholar-Activism” | Interactive Lecture at Quinnipiac University, August 17th, 2021
“Making Waves with Wawa” | Instagram Live Interview for Mananalu Water, July 23, 2021
“Using L.O.V.E. To Tackle Environmental Racism” | WNPR CT Public Radio Interview for NEXT, May 3rd, 2021
“Health and the Environment” & “Abolition” | Panelist for UConn 2021 Human Rights Symposium, April 19th, 2021
“Professions in Environmental Justice” | Career Talk for FoodCorps at Kendall Elementary School, April 13th, 2021
“Disruptors: Young Connecticut Activists Speak Out” | WNPR CT Public Radio Interview for Disrupted, April 7th, 2021
“Reclaiming Our Time: Social Media Takeover” | GreenPeaceUSA & Black Girl Environmentalist, February 11th, 2021
“Declaring Racism a Public Health Crisis” (Pt 1 & Pt 2) | Webinar Series Host for Health Equity Solutions, February 9-10th, 2021
2020
“Hear Us, See Us” | Panelist for CT Human Rights Partnership and CT Human Rights Youth Council, December 9, 2020“Declaring Racism a Public Health Crisis” | Poster for CT Public Health Association Conference, November 10-11th, 2020
“How to Collaborate for Environmental Justice” | TEDxUConn, October 18th, 2020
“Immigration Act of 1965: Commemorating the Civil Rights...” | Panelist for UConn Law & CUNY Law, October 2nd, 2020
“The Future of Our Community: Where to Now?” | Panelist for COVID Classroom, July 19th, 2020
“Pride Doesn’t Stop at June 30th” | Panelist for Inside Out|Outside In Podcast, June 30th, 2020
“100% Sustainable Society” | Panelist for UConnPIRG, April 20th, 2020
“A Beginner’s Guide to Environmental Activism” | Presenter for Connecticut Environmental Action Day, February 28th, 2020
2019
“Cultural Appropriation versus Appreciation” | Panelist for the USG Cultural Appreciation Series, October 25th, 2019“The Husky Engage Summit” | Presenter for Undergraduate Student Government & UConnPIRG, September 29th, 2019
Featured In
“Scholar-Activist Unites Her Community Around Environmental Justice” | August 17th, 2022“New Bridgeport event puts added focus on environmental justice concerns” | July 25th, 2022
“history of seaside sounds+bridgeport with kat morris” | June 15th, 2022
“Katharine Morris is using her environmental activism to raise awareness about public health and the local ecosystem in her neighborhood” | April 5th, 2022
“Press Release: Climate Justice March: Coalition of Multi-Racial, Working-Class Leaders Call on CT Legislature to Act Boldly on Climate” | February 8th, 2022
“Activists march through Hartford in support of climate action, environmental justice, telling legislature the ‘time for action is now’” | February 8th, 2022
“2021 Sustainability Fellow - Stakeholder Engagement in Toxic Chemicals” | EPA Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics
“Legislators Heard 12 Hours of Testimony on a Bill to Declare Racism a Public Health Crisis in Connecticut” | March 18th, 2021
“MPP Wants To Do Her Part To Shape Policy and Affect Our Lives For The Better” | December 23rd, 2020
“‘We are taking hold of our future’” | June 19, 2020
“Student Mental Health march demands CMHS reform” | February 27, 2020
“Students unify to support intersectionality at March for Solidarity” | November 20th, 2019
“Students strike to demand climate change action” | September 24th, 2019