Whether it’s a Q & A spotlighting one of our trainees, hosting a panel at a Congressional Briefing, or discussing climate policy with experts and leaders in Washington D.C., we’ll keep you up to date on all things BU URBAN!
Spring 2024 Research & Travel Awards
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... More
URBAN Director Pamela Templer & Trainees Sasha Gilmore and Shalom Entner featured in The Brink article on COP 28
The Brink recently published "Can the World Find Agreement on Fighting Climate Change?", highlighting how researchers from BU brought their expertise to the global stage at COP28 in Dubai. Check out the article to find out more about URBAN Director Pamela Templer and Trainees Sasha Gilmore and Shalom Entner's involvement... More
URBAN Update, December 11, 2023
End of the semester gratitude, Call for papers by URBAN Trainee and Environmental Health PhD Candidate Quinn Adams & upcoming applications to URBAN due on January 12th, 2024! Check out our e-newsletter URBAN Update to learn more!
URBAN Update, November 27, 2023
URBAN Research Translation Workshop on November 30th, Boston’s Urban Wilds Program joins the Forests in Cities Network and upcoming URBAN applications for Fall 2024 due January 12th, 2024! Check out our e-newsletter URBAN Update to find out more!
URBAN Update, November 7, 2023
Fall URBAN outing the week of November 30, Friendsgiving celebration by UGSO E-Board on November 16, Applications for 2024 live and more! Check out our weekly e-newsletter URBAN Update to learn more!
URBAN Update, October 24, 2023
URBAN Research Translation Workshop rescheduled to November 30, 1:45-3:00 PM! Check out the URBAN Update for additional updates!
BU URBAN Trainee Applications for Fall 2024 Admission now Open!
Interested in joining the BU URBAN Graduate Program in Urban Biogeoscience and Environmental Health? Participation in BU URBAN is an exciting opportunity to benefit from expanded training and resources during your Ph.D. at Boston University. Trainees join BU URBAN from multiple participating departments across the university, creating a unique interdisciplinary community. BU... More
Trainee Alina McIntyre wins the BU IGS 2023 Peter Fox-Penner Graduate Student Award!
Congratulations to URBAN Trainee Alina McIntyre, who has won the Boston University Institute for Global Sustainability 2023 Peter Fox-Penner Graduate Student Award, given annually to a student who has made a significant contribution to research or practice in the realm of sustainability & climate change and/or equity & justice. Alina... More
URBAN Update, October 9, 2023
Rescheduled Pastries with Pam now on Wednesday, October 11, Congratulating UBRAN Associate Director Lucy Hutyra for the Macarthur "Genius Award" and URBAN trainee Alina Mcintyre for the Boston University Institute for Global Sustainability 2023 Peter Fox-Penner Graduate Student Award and more! Check out our biweekly e-newsletter URBAN Update to learn... More
URBAN Associate Director Lucy Hutyra Wins 2023 MacArthur “Genius Grant”
We are thrilled to share the wonderful news that our incredible Associate Director Lucy Hutyra has been awarded a MacArthur “Genius Grant”! She’s been featured in the Brink and the Boston Globe for this amazing achievement! Congratulations, Lucy! It’s truly an honor to work with you.