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From Indigenous Practices to Technological Advances for Global Health: How Faith Intersects with Citizen Science

Wed, October 21, 2026
10:00 am - 1:00 am CT

Hybrid – Teams Webinar  and On campus, room 205


Wed, October 21, 2026
10:00 am - 1:00 am CT

Hybrid – Teams Webinar  and On campus, room 205

Jacklyne Atotso Kezia, Doctoral Fellow for the Stead Center (you can get her info from the Steadcenter.com/about page; and then one more person.    

Dr. Maureen Bilinga Tendwa, Global Health Expert 

Dr. Kenneth Ngwa, Donald J. Casper Professor of Hebrew Bible and African Biblical Hermeneutics; Director of the Religion and Global Health Forum 

Dr. Kate Ott, Jerre and Mary Joy Stead Professor of Christian Social Ethics and Director, Stead Center for Ethics and Value 

Dr. Charlie Ware, Holistic Medical Practitioner 

Short description: Religion influences how people perceive and respond to health issues, or take up new health interventions, especially in times of crisis. As global travel communication, and migrations continue to diversify local communities worldwide, religion and spirituality play a significant role in shaping the values, beliefs, ecosystems, and behaviors of billions of people around the world. This webinar series will explore how faith-based communities and spiritual practices integrate with citizen science initiatives from sharing knowledge of indigenous practices to using modern technological tools. Participants will receive a free copy of the newly published, Mattering Faith: Community-Based Initiatives to Measure Environmental Racism.