2025 Harpur College Dean’s Distinguished Lecture:
"Race, Place, and Pollution: Redlining, Kinship, and Environmental Justice"
- Presenter: Neha Khanna, Professor of Economics and Environmental Studies
- Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025
- Time: 5:00 p.m.
- Location: FA (Fine Arts) 258
Reception to follow in the Grand Corridor
About Neha Khanna:
Neha Khanna is an environmental economist whose early research explored climate change, global oil markets, and the link between economic growth and environmental quality. Her recent work examines U.S. air quality, focusing on voluntary self-regulation and pollution spillovers under the Clean Air Act. Currently, she investigates environmental justice issues, including the long-term impacts of pollution exposure and the welfare effects of roadway noise. Her contributions have earned numerous honors, including the 2020 Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activities and the 2024 Lois B. DeFleur Faculty Prize for Academic Excellence.
The Harpur College Dean's Distinguished Lecture Series, established in 1998, showcases outstanding faculty research and creative work across disciplines. Open to the public, it offers faculty a platform to engage with peers, students, and the local community. Co-sponsored by the Binghamton Chapter of United University Professions.