All are welcome to join us in the Bingham Gallery on Thursday, January 22 at 1:00 pm, to hear Dr. Weihong Wang present "Flowing Knowledge: Water, Culture, and Stewardship from Ancient China to Utah Lake."
Water connects civilizations, cultures, and the pursuit of knowledge. Inspired by the Roots of Knowledge stained-glass mural, this presentation explores humanity’s changing relationship with water—from the ingenious irrigation systems and ecological philosophies of ancient China to today’s efforts to restore and protect Utah Lake. Through the lenses of art, history, and science, I’ll share how different societies have balanced need and reverence as well as technology and ethics to support the waters that sustain life. Drawing connections between global heritage and local research, this presentation reflects on what ancient wisdom and modern science can teach us about responsible stewardship. From the Dujiangyan system’s harmony with nature to current work addressing nutrient loading and algal blooms in Utah Lake, this presentation considers how understanding water’s story—as timeless, universal, and deeply human—can inspire us to care for the currents that connect us all.
Dr. Weihong Wang is professor and chair of the Department of Earth Science at Utah Valley University. She holds a Ph.D. in Marine Science from the University of South Carolina and is a senior fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Her research explores anthropogenic impacts on wetland ecosystems, ethical and responsible research practices, GIS and remote sensing applications, and sustainability. Her current projects include assessing nutrient loading and algal bloom dynamics in Utah Lake, advancing scalable training in ethical and responsible research and research mentoring, and developing sustainable tiny home prototypes.
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