Expert Is In: Our Interconnected World (On-site Drop-in Program)

Dr. Fathima-Ameena Nalim, Plant Pathologist and Public Health Expert
Interested in learning about how plants connect to the world around us? Drop by the Terrace to talk with Ameena and learn how plants, animals, and the environment depend on one another through shared systems of food, health, and climate. We will explore native plants to better understand the interconnected relationships of our Washington, D.C. ecosystem and discuss links between plant and human health. Bring your questions and connect with a plant science professional in this Expert Is In program.

This program is offered as part of a partnership with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Science and Technology Policy Fellowship Alumni Program.

Intended Audience: All Levels

Saturday, August 1, 2026
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM  Eastern
Location: Conservatory Garden Court
FREE: This is a drop-in program. No registration needed.

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About the presenter

Dr. Fathima-Ameena Nalim

Plant Pathologist and Public Health Expert
Dr. Fathima-Ameena Nalim is a multidisciplinary researcher with expertise spanning public health, molecular biology, and fungal genetics of plant and human pathogens, bringing a strong foundation in mixed-methods research and translating data into actionable p...(read more)