Dr. Anna Paltseva is an international urban soil scientist and Clinical Assistant Professor in the Departments of Agronomy and Horticulture & Landscape Architecture at Purdue University. Dr. Anna Paltseva’s presentation will explore the hidden risks of soil contamination in urban environments, focusing on heavy metal pollution, its sources, and its impact on human health and urban agriculture. She will discuss practical remediation strategies, innovative soil testing methods, and community-driven approaches to improving urban soil quality and sustainability.