Oregon State University’s College of Engineering and the Clean Water Technology Initiative will host a free film screening of an award winning documentary on Feb. 5.

The screening will show 2024’s “How to Poison a Planet” and will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Whiteside Theatre. The event will feature a panel discussion with field experts and stakeholders.

The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and concessions will be sold, at 7 p.m., the film screening will begin, the panel will be held at 8:20 p.m. and conclude at 9 p.m.

“How to Poison a Planet” explores one of the largest environmental disasters in history, in which PFAS, known as “forever chemicals” and other man-made chemicals — such as those found in firefighting foam — contaminated communities all over the world and killed many.

According to the event page, the event moderator will be Tyler S. Radniecki, a professor of environmental engineering at OSU and the panelists will consist largely of environmental leaders and experts.

Panelists include Scott Mansell — the research and innovation manager of Clean Water Services — Kevin Masterson — the senior environmental consultant of Stony Creek Consulting who will be representing the Oregon Association of Clean Water Agencies — Serhan Mermer — an assistant professor with the department of environmental and molecular toxicology and the director of national pesticide information center at OSU — and Sarah Van Glubt, the cleanup project manager of the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality.

While the film is not rated, it’s recommended that only those who are 15-years-old or older attend due to the film’s mature content. Tickets are free and on a first registered, first serve basis and it’s possible to register ahead of time.

For more information or to register, visit events.oregonstate.edu.