What the Eyes Don’t See:
A conversation with Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
5 – 6:30 p.m.
Towson University is proud to host a virtual conversation with pediatrician, scientist, professor, author, and public health advocate Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha! Learn more about how her research exposed the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, amplifying national conversations and efforts that continue to this day around water quality and environmental justice.
About the speaker
In 2014, a change in the Flint’s water source resulted in astronomical amounts of lead leaching into the drinking water, causing irreversible damage to Flint’s residents. As a local pediatrician, the poisonous levels of lead in the water terrified Dr. Hanna-Attisha, and she was shocked that the government ignored complaints, protests, and reports from citizens, journalists, and experts. She knew that the only way to stop the lead poisoning would be to present undeniable proof on a national platform. Because of this, she has been called to testify twice before the United States Congress, awarded the Freedom of Expression Courage Award by PEN America, and named one of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World.
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