BU URBAN
@buurban.bsky.social
Official account for Boston University's Graduate Program in Urban Biogeoscience & Environmental Health (URBAN). Check us out: https://sites.bu.edu/urban/
Pleased to partner with @misibu.bsky.social to offer a science communication workshop focused on participatory and values-centered research.
RSVP to join us: forms.gle/k6aR8snR9jHH...
RSVP to join us: forms.gle/k6aR8snR9jHH...
October 5, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Pleased to partner with @misibu.bsky.social to offer a science communication workshop focused on participatory and values-centered research.
RSVP to join us: forms.gle/k6aR8snR9jHH...
RSVP to join us: forms.gle/k6aR8snR9jHH...
Thanks to all who stopped by for Pastries with Pam this morning. This event is always such a great opportunity to meet and connect with members of the URBAN community.
September 30, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Thanks to all who stopped by for Pastries with Pam this morning. This event is always such a great opportunity to meet and connect with members of the URBAN community.
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Join us at Pitchfest: Boston on Oct 14th! This event is designed to connect city agencies with university faculty to collaborate on innovative, applied research projects.
Let's make matches that move the City forward!
More info & registration: www.pilot.city/boston. #CivicResearch #Boston
Let's make matches that move the City forward!
More info & registration: www.pilot.city/boston. #CivicResearch #Boston
September 22, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Join us at Pitchfest: Boston on Oct 14th! This event is designed to connect city agencies with university faculty to collaborate on innovative, applied research projects.
Let's make matches that move the City forward!
More info & registration: www.pilot.city/boston. #CivicResearch #Boston
Let's make matches that move the City forward!
More info & registration: www.pilot.city/boston. #CivicResearch #Boston
We would love to catch up with you (or meet you!) over pastries and coffee on Sept 30th. All are welcome! Please RSVP: forms.gle/Ant6Lt4FZP31...
September 21, 2026 at 3:47 PM
We would love to catch up with you (or meet you!) over pastries and coffee on Sept 30th. All are welcome! Please RSVP: forms.gle/Ant6Lt4FZP31...
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Save the date: IGS's event series, Convergent Conversations, returns October 6! Join us as we build convergent research connections across Boston University that address real-world sustainability challenges.
Open to the public. Learn more & register: spr.ly/63321BGMcaB
Open to the public. Learn more & register: spr.ly/63321BGMcaB
Convergent Urban Scale Solution for Energy, Climate, and Health
Join us for an event series to build interdisciplinary research connections across BU that address real-world challenges.
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September 11, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Save the date: IGS's event series, Convergent Conversations, returns October 6! Join us as we build convergent research connections across Boston University that address real-world sustainability challenges.
Open to the public. Learn more & register: spr.ly/63321BGMcaB
Open to the public. Learn more & register: spr.ly/63321BGMcaB
So much fun welcoming our newest (and biggest) cohort of URBAN trainees yesterday!
Thanks to Dalilah Campos, Cat Hauser, and Jonathan Lee for sharing their experience with the group.
Thanks to Dalilah Campos, Cat Hauser, and Jonathan Lee for sharing their experience with the group.
September 3, 2026 at 4:37 PM
So much fun welcoming our newest (and biggest) cohort of URBAN trainees yesterday!
Thanks to Dalilah Campos, Cat Hauser, and Jonathan Lee for sharing their experience with the group.
Thanks to Dalilah Campos, Cat Hauser, and Jonathan Lee for sharing their experience with the group.
Spotlighting Jiahang He, who is working on a project to quantify the broader economic loss from an extreme weather event beyond just property damage. He has been working alongside non-profit partner InnSure to support coastal towns in resilience planning. Learn more: sites.bu.edu/urban/he-inn...
August 14, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Spotlighting Jiahang He, who is working on a project to quantify the broader economic loss from an extreme weather event beyond just property damage. He has been working alongside non-profit partner InnSure to support coastal towns in resilience planning. Learn more: sites.bu.edu/urban/he-inn...
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Many U.S. cities are planning for extreme heat, but not all are doing so equitably. A new study found larger cities lead in justice-centered heat planning, while smaller cities lag. Few address the needs of renters, gender minorities, and Indigenous peoples. Xiaofei Qin's research reveals the gaps.
Equity and justice in heat planning across small, midsize, and large cities in the US
Cities globally are facing growing concerns related to extreme heat. Given the uneven distribution of heat impacts within cities and among residents, …
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August 3, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Many U.S. cities are planning for extreme heat, but not all are doing so equitably. A new study found larger cities lead in justice-centered heat planning, while smaller cities lag. Few address the needs of renters, gender minorities, and Indigenous peoples. Xiaofei Qin's research reveals the gaps.
URBAN Trainee Sheida Hooshmandi's research focuses on how climate justice is conceptualized, implemented, and contested within climate adaptation aid and emerging loss and damage frameworks, with a focus on the Global South.
July 22, 2026 at 1:12 PM
URBAN Trainee Sheida Hooshmandi's research focuses on how climate justice is conceptualized, implemented, and contested within climate adaptation aid and emerging loss and damage frameworks, with a focus on the Global South.
Congrats, Dr. Rodgers! @kathrynr.bsky.social
June 30, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Congrats, Dr. Rodgers! @kathrynr.bsky.social
Check out Ethan's collaboration with the Charles River Watershed Association this spring. More info about the project here: sites.bu.edu/urban/ashe-c...
June 24, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Check out Ethan's collaboration with the Charles River Watershed Association this spring. More info about the project here: sites.bu.edu/urban/ashe-c...
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Happy #WorldEnvironmentDay!🌎
The new series #SolutionsInFocus, spotlights stories of positive change around the world. These stories show not just what could work, but what already does➡️ go.wri.org/solutions-in...
The new series #SolutionsInFocus, spotlights stories of positive change around the world. These stories show not just what could work, but what already does➡️ go.wri.org/solutions-in...
June 5, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Happy #WorldEnvironmentDay!🌎
The new series #SolutionsInFocus, spotlights stories of positive change around the world. These stories show not just what could work, but what already does➡️ go.wri.org/solutions-in...
The new series #SolutionsInFocus, spotlights stories of positive change around the world. These stories show not just what could work, but what already does➡️ go.wri.org/solutions-in...
Sitting in on budget deliberations, meeting with State Representatives and their staff, and learning more about the behind-the-scenes work that goes into developing and implementing policy really highlights the importance of research that is relevant and useful to decision-makers.
May 22, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Sitting in on budget deliberations, meeting with State Representatives and their staff, and learning more about the behind-the-scenes work that goes into developing and implementing policy really highlights the importance of research that is relevant and useful to decision-makers.
Highlighting URBAN Trainee Brian Sousa's research into the health co-benefits of state-wide energy incentive programs like Mass Save. His research has relevance for decision-makers as they evaluate the impact such of programs and policies.
May 12, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Highlighting URBAN Trainee Brian Sousa's research into the health co-benefits of state-wide energy incentive programs like Mass Save. His research has relevance for decision-makers as they evaluate the impact such of programs and policies.
Spotlighting the amazing work of Cat Hauser in her collaboration with the Strong Coast project, Fragments of Hope, University of South Florida, and others, to engage relevant stakeholders in local decision-making processes.
April 29, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Spotlighting the amazing work of Cat Hauser in her collaboration with the Strong Coast project, Fragments of Hope, University of South Florida, and others, to engage relevant stakeholders in local decision-making processes.
Connect with URBAN community members from across departments and campuses over pastries and coffee. RSVP here: forms.gle/9Ui1z4maWLdr...
April 27, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Connect with URBAN community members from across departments and campuses over pastries and coffee. RSVP here: forms.gle/9Ui1z4maWLdr...
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Happy Monday, Boston☀️! Here’s this week’s Boston City Council calendar.
To watch this week’s hearings, meetings, and working sessions, visit boston.gov/city-council... if virtual or come to the Ianella Chamber in City Hall if in person. Public testimony is allowed and encouraged at hearings.
To watch this week’s hearings, meetings, and working sessions, visit boston.gov/city-council... if virtual or come to the Ianella Chamber in City Hall if in person. Public testimony is allowed and encouraged at hearings.
April 27, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Happy Monday, Boston☀️! Here’s this week’s Boston City Council calendar.
To watch this week’s hearings, meetings, and working sessions, visit boston.gov/city-council... if virtual or come to the Ianella Chamber in City Hall if in person. Public testimony is allowed and encouraged at hearings.
To watch this week’s hearings, meetings, and working sessions, visit boston.gov/city-council... if virtual or come to the Ianella Chamber in City Hall if in person. Public testimony is allowed and encouraged at hearings.
Please join us for our URBAN Annual Symposium to celebrate student research and internship projects, all with a focus on addressing urban environmental challenges in collaboration with community partners. More info and link to RSVP here: sites.bu.edu/urban/2026/0...
April 17, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Please join us for our URBAN Annual Symposium to celebrate student research and internship projects, all with a focus on addressing urban environmental challenges in collaboration with community partners. More info and link to RSVP here: sites.bu.edu/urban/2026/0...
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Calling all air quality researchers, policymakers, and advocates! On Friday, May 15, we invite you to share your knowledge, experiences and ideas at the first-ever Boston Area Air Quality Summit. Learn more and register for free at Boston.gov/BAAQS @mayorwu.boston.gov @boston.gov
April 16, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Calling all air quality researchers, policymakers, and advocates! On Friday, May 15, we invite you to share your knowledge, experiences and ideas at the first-ever Boston Area Air Quality Summit. Learn more and register for free at Boston.gov/BAAQS @mayorwu.boston.gov @boston.gov
Congratulations, Dr. Black-Ingersoll!
April 9, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Congratulations, Dr. Black-Ingersoll!
Congratulations, Dr. Zuo!
April 9, 2026 at 12:12 PM
Congratulations, Dr. Zuo!
Your donation to BU URBAN will support the continued training and professional development of our graduate students, who will be the leaders in reshaping our cities into healthier, more sustainable places to live and work. Link to donate: give.bu.edu/schools/Bost...
April 8, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Your donation to BU URBAN will support the continued training and professional development of our graduate students, who will be the leaders in reshaping our cities into healthier, more sustainable places to live and work. Link to donate: give.bu.edu/schools/Bost...
Congratulations, Dr. Dong!
April 7, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Congratulations, Dr. Dong!
Join us in supporting convergent student research projects that impact our communities.
Do it for our students, do it for URBAN, do it for BU. Donate on April 8.
give.bu.edu/schools/Bost...
Do it for our students, do it for URBAN, do it for BU. Donate on April 8.
give.bu.edu/schools/Bost...
April 6, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Join us in supporting convergent student research projects that impact our communities.
Do it for our students, do it for URBAN, do it for BU. Donate on April 8.
give.bu.edu/schools/Bost...
Do it for our students, do it for URBAN, do it for BU. Donate on April 8.
give.bu.edu/schools/Bost...
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"… as a researcher who’s had his share of scientific disagreements with other researchers, I have been able to work with others whose viewpoints differ from mine—an approach that is needed in these times of intense political polarization." #ScienceWorkingLife https://scim.ag/41JHwsP
April 6, 2026 at 1:21 PM
"… as a researcher who’s had his share of scientific disagreements with other researchers, I have been able to work with others whose viewpoints differ from mine—an approach that is needed in these times of intense political polarization." #ScienceWorkingLife https://scim.ag/41JHwsP