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GSJ: Natural Gas Pipeline Extension

January 21 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Natural Gas Pipeline Extension

Wednesday, January 21st, 7-8:30 pm

In-Person and Streaming

Location: Lokos Tacos- Boy Scout Rd – 235 Boy Scout Rd, Augusta, GA 30909

Featured Speaker: Sci4Ga Data Team

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Did you know that there is a proposed expansion of a gas pipeline that runs throughout the south, and runs through Georgia from Columbus to Augusta?

While this isn’t a “new” pipeline, expansion means tearing up neighboring land with construction equipment, larger and/or new compressor stations, and overall community disruptions. This will have impacts on the health and safety of those near the pipeline, and most-likely raise the energy bills of customers across the state of Georgia.
So yes – this is related to your power bills and to data centers.

Science for Georgia and partners have been working together to map the impact of the proposed expansion. Come learn more about what’s in the path of the pipeline, what it means for you, and how you can use our interactive map to learn more.

Speaker Names:

Sci4Ga Data Team – Amy Sharma, PhD, Executive Director of Sci4Ga and Jessica Owens, Data for Georgia

Speaker Bios:

Amy Sharma, PhD –

Amy Sharma, PhD, is the Executive Director of Science for Georgia. Her career has spanned across industry, academia, and government. She was VP of Product for Prediko, a start-up that was successfully acquired by United Technologies Corp. She spearheaded the development of the big data vertical at GTRI, was an Assistant Professor in Medical Physics at the University of Western Australia, an Assistant Program Manager for the National Science Foundation, a AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellow. Early in her career she worked on microprocessors for IBM.
Dr Sharma’s PhD is in Biomedical Engineering from Duke University. She enjoys difficult challenges, jobs with overly long titles, developing big-picture strategies, communicating scientific and technical ideas to non-scientists, performing science stand-up comedy, sewing, and smoking various foods.
Jessica Owens – 
Jessica is a graduate of KSU with a BA in Geography and a Certificate in GIS. Her projects focus on the spatial implications of development on communities and water resources. In her spare time, she volunteers for the Yellow River Water Trail and is a Director on the Mountain Park Community Association with the hope of supporting residents in building a healthier more resilient future. 

 

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