Events Calendar

Development of a Phthalate Environmental Reproductive Health Literacy (PERHL) Scale and Evaluating Neighborhood-Level Differences in Hair Product Safety in Retailers in Boston, MA

Virtual In Person

Speaker(s): Katie Tomsho, PhD, MPH, Postdoctoral Research Fellow and Lead Pedagogy Fellow, Department of Environmental Health. Marissa Chan, PhD Candidate, Department of Environmental Health Details: This research-in-progress seminar features two … Continue reading "Development of a Phthalate Environmental Reproductive Health Literacy (PERHL) Scale and Evaluating Neighborhood-Level Differences in Hair Product Safety in Retailers in Boston, MA"

EJSO Interdisciplinary Discussion: Perspectives on Housing Justice

In Person

Hosted by: HSPH Environmental Justice Student Organization & Harvard Law School Environmental Law Society Details: A discussion with environmental justice experts on what housing justice means, the health impacts of poor quality housing, how policy can promote housing justice, other ways to address this issue, and how students/young professionals can drive change. Location: Kresge Atrium … Continue reading "EJSO Interdisciplinary Discussion: Perspectives on Housing Justice"

Special Lecture, Harvard Chan-NIEHS Center for Environmental Health

Virtual In Person

Title: Niels Bohr: Life Behind the Physics, War and Peace     Location: Harvard Science Center Room 469 (Cambridge campus) and via Zoom   Description: Join us for a special event about the life of Niels Bohr, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1922 “for his services in the investigation of the structure of atoms … Continue reading "Special Lecture, Harvard Chan-NIEHS Center for Environmental Health"

Climate Action Must include Mental Health – panel discussion and Q&A

In Person

Speakers: Ari Bernstein (HSPH), Sarah Newman (Climate Mental Health Network), Kristy Drutman, and Isaias Hernandez (moderator) Description: The climate crisis is degrading our mental health. Join us to discuss who is bearing the greatest burden and what tools and resources we have and need to cope. 

The Future of Climate Action – A conversation with Gina McCarthy

In Person

Speakers:  Gina McCarthy, the first-ever White House National Climate Advisor and former US EPA administrator. James Stock, Vice Provost for Climate and Sustainability, Harvard University; the Harold Hitchings Burbank Professor of Political Economy, Harvard University. Details: Free and open to the public. No tickets required. Masking is encouraged. This event will be in person and streamed live … Continue reading "The Future of Climate Action – A conversation with Gina McCarthy"

The Atlantic Health Equity Summit

Virtual In Person

Speaker(s): Renee Salas, Emergency Medical Physician, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School Description: For many Americans, health care is determined by where they were born, what they look like, or how much they earn, meaning that too many lack access to affordable and quality care. Everyone deserves a fair chance to lead a healthy … Continue reading "The Atlantic Health Equity Summit"