As Temperatures Set Records, Heat Exposure Hits Some Neighborhoods Harder than Others

RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT

Map of urban heat islands within city of Boston.

As Temperatures Set Records, Heat Exposure Hits Some Neighborhoods Harder than Others

BU researchers say vulnerable communities experience the most dangerous effects of heat stress and heat-related illness.  See what’s happening


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Achieving Global Vaccine Equity: What Should US Policymakers Do?

Join Dr. Nahid Bhadelia of the BU Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases Policy & Research, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (D-FL), and global health experts for a July 21st virtual lunchtime briefing on what U.S. policymakers can do to ensure equitable access to vaccines worldwide.  RSVP today


FACULTY EXPERTS

NSF award recipients
The award recipients, from top left to right, Zeynep Demiragli, Emily Whiting, William Boley, Francesco Orabona, Mark Bun, will receive funding to advance their areas of research for the next five years.

Pushing the Limits

Five Boston University scientists will use National Science Foundation early-career grants to jump start their research in physics, fabrication techniques, and algorithm design.  Glimpse the future


THOUGHT LEADERS

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Helen Tager-Flusberg of the BU College of Arts & Sciences was appointed to the federal Interagency Autism Coordinating CommitteeStephanie Curenton of the BU Wheelock College of Education & Human Development coauthored a report on how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting Black families’ experiences with racismJunia Howell of the BU Center for Antiracist Research explains how FEMA’s focus on property rather than people means Americans may not get the disaster aid they need on NPRMandy Coles of the BU School of Medicine outlines what medical options are available for transgender youth in The ConversationAllan Walkey of the BU School of Medicine discussed his research demonstrating that the Ohio vaccine lottery did not increase vaccination rates with Forbes.