UK-CARES November EHS Seminar Series Considering the Environmental Health Impact of Data Centers
“Considering the Environmental Health Impact of Data Centers”
UK-CARES welcomes visiting speakers, Dr. Peng Gao from Harvard University and Ashley Wilmes from the Kentucky Resources Council to campus for a discussion moderated by Christina Lowry of the UK College of Law.
As data center expansion becomes a growing topic of conversation nationwide, understanding its local impact is vital. UK-CARES November EHS Seminar’s moderated discussion will dive into the science, public health implications, and legal frameworks surrounding these major infrastructure projects.
Dr. Gao’s latest research was funded by Harvard’s Frontiers of Innovation for Societal Impact Fund to map pollutants and chemicals in human lung tissue, providing critical insight into how industrial developments like data centers impact environmental health and safety. Read Article
Ashley Wilmes holds a specialty certificate in Environment and Natural Resources Law and is a former Kentucky Bar Association Environmental Law Section Chair. She now serves as a member of the Kentucky Environmental Education Council.
Christina Lowry holds a BS in Biology and a JD from the University of Toledo. With seven years of academic law library experience, she specializes in legal research and resource management, actively supporting students, faculty, and researchers.