Speakers

Sean will talk us through on the Cybersecurity of the upcoming election. His most recent book "Cybersecurity Discourse in the United States" explores the use of cyber-doom rhetoric in the U.S. public policy debate about cybersecurity. Cyber-doom rhetoric relies on the use of various tactics, such as hypothetical doom scenarios, to raise fear of catastrophic cyber attacks on infrastructure and motivate a response. Dr. Lawson traces the use of such rhetoric, assesses how realistic it is, and the implications it has for our ability to respond effectively to cybersecurity challenges.

Air quality is a significant concern for Utah residents. The state’s topography and climate lead to episodic air pollution during the winter and summer months. Seasonal temperature inversions trap emissions that form particulate matter and ozone. Complex chemical processes create these harmful pollutants, which often rise to unhealthy levels, posing public health risks, economic consequences and decreased quality of life. Utah Clean Air Partnership aims to educate and advocate Utahns on clean air.

1 out of 2 homes in Summit County have high levels of Radon. Indoor radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in
the United States and breathing it over prolonged periods can present a significant health risk to families all over the
county. It’s important to know that this threat is completely preventable. Radon can be detected with a simple test and
fixed through well-established venting techniques.