Susan Howard, PhD, MPH, Associate Professor in the School of Integrative Studies,  College of Humanities and Social Sciences, will deliver the keynote address, “Gaming to Uncover Unseen Links Between People, Animals, and Ecosystems,” at Colorado State University’s One Health Day Celebration on Thursday, November 6, 2025, in Fort Collins, CO. 

Meet Susan Vetter Ricker, an SIS Senior, majoring in Bachelor of Individualized Study with a concentration in Artificial Intelligence Ethics and Technology.  Aside from being a student, Susan is the Director of Operations for a national water industry trade association, where she bridges the worlds of advanced technology and critical infrastructure. Her academic journey reflects a deep commitment to understanding artificial intelligence—not just as a tool for innovation, but as a catalyst for ethical problem-solving and collaborative progress.