For today’s episode, we become open to exploring the possibilities of environmentalism and animation especially in regards to beloved Studio Ghibli. Dr. Yuan Pan’s interdisciplinary research focuses on developing digital solutions to connect humans with nature to conserve social-ecological systems. Stay tuned to learn more about how the medium of digital animation has fundamentally revitalized the understanding of environmental stewardship and sustainable development.

The Sled Island Music & Arts Festival is an annual independent music and arts festival ongoing circa 2007 and showcases 300 bands, visual artists, filmmakers and comedians with over 40,000 attendees in multiple venues.