More than half of the world’s population lives in cities and this proportion will grow in the next few decades. People living in cities can face elevated levels of air and water pollution and extreme weather events such as heat waves and storm surges.
Prepare graduate students to tackle urban environmental challenges using interdisciplinary methods and a co-production approach centered on partnerships with governments, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector.
Create a diverse workforce of scientists and practitioners equipped with the technical knowledge and communication skills necessary for building a sustainable, healthy, and equitable future.
For more information about BU URBAN, contact Director Pamela Templer (ptempler@bu.edu) or Program Manager Emily Walton (urban@bu.edu).
Open to Boston University graduate students across departments interested in expanding their training and network to build a sustainable, healthy, and equitable future.
BU URBAN Trainees partner with government, non-governmental, and private sector organizations to tackle urban environmental challenges together. Host organizations present real-world data and problems that could benefit from a fresh and dedicated perspective.
We are excited to announce a funding opportunity for all BU URBAN Trainees that supports research or participation in conferences, meetings, or symposia (referred to hereafter as “conferences”), and other professional development opportunities. All trainees are encouraged to apply. Trainees who participate regularly in program activities will be prioritized for funding. Research Awards are […]
Reach out to the URBAN Program Manager (urban@bu.edu) with questions or for more information about any event!
We are thrilled to welcome 10 new Ph.D. trainees to BU URBAN this fall, plus our first ever cohort of 8 URBAN Master’s trainees! Check out their bios.