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Drought and Health National Workshop

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Connect, collaborate, and shape the future of drought and health practice.

Be a part of a national convening of drought, health, and climate resilience leaders. This two-day interactive workshop will bring together researchers, public health practitioners, climate scientists, and emergency preparedness professionals to accelerate the integration of science, policy, and practice at the intersection of drought and health. 

Through a mix of keynote talks, collaborative sessions, and hands-on activities, participants will:

  • Explore the latest science on drought and its health impacts
  • Share practical tools, strategies, and case studies

  • Identify gaps and co-develop solutions for real-world challenges

  • Build cross-sector partnerships to drive systems-level change

  • Present your research and build your professional network through an engaging poster session 

 

Date: September 30-October 1, 2025 

Location: Minnesota Museum of Science, 120 W. Kellogg Blvd., Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 

This will be an in-person workshop, a virtual option will not be offered. 


 

Register for the Workshop 

 

Call for Poster Abstracts 

We invite submissions for poster presentations at the Drought and Health National Workshop. This is an opportunity to showcase innovative research, programs, tools, or case studies that address the intersection of drought and health.

We welcome abstracts from a broad range of disciplines, including but not limited to:

  • Public health practice and preparedness

  • Climate and environmental sciences

  • Community engagement and equity

  • Policy and systems change

  • Emergency management

  • Tribal and rural health initiatives

Who Should Submit:

Researchers, practitioners, students, policymakers, and community organizations are all encouraged to share their work. Poster presenters will have opportunities to engage with attendees during dedicated networking sessions.

Abstract Deadline: August 15, 2025 12:00 p.m. CT 

Submit Your Abstracts (300 words maximum) Using the Registration Form Here. 

Workshop Information

At this workshop, you will have the opportunity to: 

  • Connect with a national network of peers and leaders

  • Learn from innovative projects and data tools

  • Collaborate on advancing equitable and effective drought-health solutions

  • Contribute to shaping a national agenda for drought and health resilience

  • Present your research to a national audience of drought and health leaders
A full agenda of the workshop will be posted soon. 

We welcome participants from a range of sectors, including:

  • Public health and healthcare

  • Climate and environmental sciences

  • Tribal and community organizations

  • Emergency management and disaster preparedness

  • Academic and research institutions

  • Local, state, and federal agencies

Breakfast and lunch will be provided at the workshop. Participants will be asked for any dietary restrictions upon registration.

We are excited to partner with the Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown at 175 West 7th Street, St. Paul, MN, 55102 to offer a discounted room rate for participants. There will be a room block available for participants and a registration code for the discounted rate will be provided soon.

The Holiday Inn at St. Paul Downtown is within walking distance of the Science Museum (just over a block). Hotel amenities include an indoor pool and whirlpool, meeting facilities, a business center, and a fitness room. Guest room amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, and Keurig coffee makers. Complimentary shuttle within a 5-mile radius, based on availability.