Students learn how cities, non-profits, and/or private organizations utilize scientific findings to address urban environmental challenges and develop communication skills to effectively translate scientific results to decision-makers and the public. Students complete a semester-long internship to gain experience applying scientific knowledge to decision making. Students must meet with the instructor prior to the start of the course to set up an internship with a partner organization. For international students seeking credit for academic advancement, the internship must be authorized by the International Students & Scholars Office. This course is intended for students in Boston University Graduate Program in Urban Biogeoscience and Environmental Health (BU URBAN) who are completing an internship.

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