For many living in the Midwest, the effects of climate change may not be as apparent as in regions facing sea level rise or record-breaking drought. However, climate change influences everything from our health and infrastructure to our agricultural systems and the ecology of the Great Lakes. This panel discussion will explore how the climate crisis impacts Midwestern communities as well as highlight Midwestern solutions for adapting to a changing climate and enabling a just transition to a clean energy future. Moderator: Mikhaila Calice, PhD student, Life Sciences Communication Panelists: Asligül Göçmen - Associate Professor of Geography and Environmental Studies Katie Collins - Clinical Assistant Professor, UW–Madison School of Nursing Jim Tinjum - Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Director of the Geological Engineering Program Michael Notaro - Interim Director of the Nelson Institute Center for Climatic Research