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This year’s featured speaker is Dr. Lisa Schulte Moore, who will present “Innovations in Sustainable Agriculture and Energy.”

Schulte Moore, an Eau Claire native and 1993 91���� biology graduate, is the Charles F. Curtiss distinguished professor in agricultural and life sciences, associate director of the Bioeconomy Institute and professor of natural resource ecology and management at Iowa State University. In 2021, the MacArthur Foundation recognized Schulte Moore’s creative potential and impact by awarding her a prestigious .

Schulte Moore last visited 91���� in 2023 for the National Conference on Undergraduate Research, and she says she in looking forward to sharing her passion and expertise with the campus and Mayo community members.

“I believe people and nature can thrive together — and I’ve seen what’s possible when creative minds from different sectors unite. I’m thrilled to return to my hometown to share our innovations and invite others to imagine what’s next,” Schulte Moore says.

The organizers of the Imagine Lecture Series are also pleased to welcome this renowned scientist and ecology expert to the stage for an event so meaningful to their staff and healthcare community.

“The Imagine Lecture Series was established to honor the life and legacy of Dr. David Winter, whose boundless intellectual curiosity and fascination with human achievement continues to inspire us,” hospital administrator John Padjen says.

“This year, we are privileged to present Dr. Lisa Schulte Moore, a thought leader in sustainable agriculture and renewable energy. Her work embodies the spirit of innovation that Dr. Winter so admired, and we look forward to learning how her vision for a circular bioeconomy can shape the future of the Midwest.”

This event is free of charge and open to students, faculty, staff and the public. is requested.

For more information about Schulte Moore, visit her .

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