Come for a “fireside” chat with Ruth Engel, from the World Resources Institute (WRI), to learn more about her work at WRI and her overall career trajectory. Cookies and coffee will be served. What: Fireside Chat with Ruth Engel When: Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 2:00-3:00pm Where: 685 Commonwealth Ave (CAS), Room 132 RSVP: https://forms.gle/EyHCrJNfgMeD9PAy9 […]
Join us for a career panel focused on the professional journey of Boston University alumni who are working on urban environmental issues across sectors. Come learn from their experiences, better understand the landscape of opportunities, and ask questions. More information about the panelists is included below! This panel is presented by BU URBAN (Graduate Program […]
Six of our URBAN trainees partnered with local governments, national agencies, non-profits, and the private sector to complete internships this summer. These internships are an opportunity for trainees to lend their expertise to community partners while also gaining valuable professional experience learning how research is translated into meaningful policy and practice. Learn more below and […]
Reach out to the URBAN Program Manager (urban@bu.edu) with questions or for more information about any event!
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 […]
Please join us on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, for the BU URBAN Annual Symposium. The event will be from 1:00 to 4:00pm, in room CDS 1101 at 665 Commonwealth Ave. RSVP Here This year’s symposium is being planned and led primarily by our graduate students and will highlight their research and experiences. The event will […]
Dear BU URBAN Community, Projects led by BU URBAN have influenced environmental policy on the city, state and national level. Help us and our students make a difference on April 9th in support of Giving Day, Boston University’s biggest fundraising event of the year. Giving Day 2025, now in its 11th year, brings the […]
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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”). All trainees are encouraged to apply. Trainees who participate regularly in program activities will be prioritized for funding. Research Awards are made in support of interdisciplinary […]
Transformative Science to Real-World Action Friday, December 6, 2024 10:00am – 12:00pm (followed by optional networking lunch, 12:00pm-1:00pm) 665 Commonwealth Ave, CDS 1750 (17th Floor) This symposium will showcase leading research at the intersection of climate change and human health drawn from across Boston University with particular focus on BU research that is relevant, […]