Every Second Matters Symposium

36,750 people died on U.S. roads in 2018*. And in 2017, more than 2.7 million people were injured*. Policymakers, law enforcement and victims' families point to distracted driving as an important contributing factor. This program explored research into why we drive distracted, and taught attendees how new technology and insights from psychology can help combat distraction and save lives. 

Presented by the Travelers Institute, the G. Brint Ryan College of Business at the University of North Texas, the Insurance Council of Texas, and the Beta Zeta Chapter of Gamma Iota Sigma.

Keynote Address: 
Dr. David Kidd, Senior Research Scientist, Highway Loss Data Institute

Panel Discussion:

• Moderator - Joan Woodward, President, Travelers Institute: Executive Vice President, Public Policy, Travelers
• Megan Christensen, Product Management, Personal Insurance, Travelers
• Dr. David Kidd, Senior Research Scientist, Highway Loss Data Institute
• Sergeant Bryan Cose, Operations Supervisor, Patrol - B Shift, Denton Police Department

When: 
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
11:00 a.m. Registration & Networking
11:30 - 1:00 p.m. Luncheon Program

Where:
University of North Texas
University Union 314
1155 Union Circle
Denton, TX 76203 

*Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, statistical projections