Spring PHield Trip to RTI
Explore public health in action! Join the virtual PHield trip with RTI International on Feb. 18 from 1-3:00 p.m. The event will feature a keynote on mobilizing global public health... Read more »
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Environmental Sciences and Engineering Events
The solution to pollution is resolution – Geostatistical methods to improve the spatiotemporal resolution of air pollution exposure modeling
All are invited to the weekly Environmental Sciences and Engineering In-House Seminar Series, which continues on Zoom on Feb. 24 at 12:20 p.m. with doctoral student Alejandro Valencia presenting “The solution to pollution is resolution - Geostatistical methods to improve the spatiotemporal resolution of air pollution exposure modeling.” The series asks speakers to tailor their... Read more »
Feeding Two Birds with One Scone: Connecting Air Pollution, Climate Change, Energy and Health
All are invited to the weekly Environmental Sciences and Engineering In-House Seminar Series, which continues on Zoom on March 3 at 12:20 p.m. with Dr. Jason West presenting “Feeding Two Birds with One Scone: Connecting Air Pollution, Climate Change, Energy and Health.” The series asks speakers to tailor their presentation to a general audience so... Read more »
A Road Trip Extended: Fingerprinting Chemicals in the Air From the UNC Smog Chamber to Chinese Megacities
Environmental Sciences and Engineering Centennial Seminar Series Speaker: Jian Zhen Yu (PhD, 1996) Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering 2020 Distinguished Alumna Dr. Yu is a professor in the Department of Chemistry and the Division of Environment at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and is director of HKUST’s Environmental Central Facility and... Read more »
Machine Learning, Kevin Bacon and Other Things I’ve Found Useful for Filling Chemical Risk Data Gaps
All are invited to the weekly Environmental Science and Engineering In-House Seminar Series which continues virtually on March 10 at 12:20 pm with Dr. John Wambaugh presenting “Machine Learning, Kevin... Read more »
Life cycle thinking in a circular economy: A round peg in a circular whole
All are invited to the final weekly ESE In-House Seminar Series which finishes virtually on March 17 at 12:20 p.m. with Dr. Shabbir Gheewala presenting “Life cycle thinking in a... Read more »
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Diversifying the Gillings Research Workforce: NIH Diversity Supplement Workshop
This workshop qualifies for 1 hour of credit toward the Gillings School's annual inclusive excellence training requirement for faculty and staff. The goal of the National Institutes of Health (NIH)... Read more »
Transprofessional Environmental Wellness: GRoWES – Global Research on WaSH (water, sanitation and hygiene) to Eliminate childhood Stunting
Kappe Lecture - Dan Oerther, Professor of Environmental Health Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology. Registration required. Professor Daniel B. Oerther (pronounced O’ thur) is renowned for interprofessional education... Read more »
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Entrepreneurship Panel: A Virtual Discussion with Entrepreneurs of Color at the Gillings School
What are the structural and systemic barriers experienced by entrepreneurs of color? Join a panel of Gillings School alumni and faculty entrepreneurs on April 1 to learn more about their... Read more »
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Environmental Sciences and Engineering Centennial Celebration
UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health 135 Dauer Drive, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesThe Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering (ESE) will celebrate 100 years on April 5-9, 2021. Leading up to the keynote seminar will be a week-long opportunity to watch 6-minute student speed talks and engage with current ESE students regarding their research. Save the date and continue to check the Centennial page for the detailed... Read more »
National Public Health Week: Building Bridges to Better Health
During the first full week of April each year, APHA brings together communities across the United States to observe National Public Health Week as a time to recognize the contributions... Read more »
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Environmental Sciences and Engineering Centennial Celebration Keynote: Why Water Action Must Be Part of Climate Action
Why Water Action Must Be Part of Climate Action April 9 at noon The keynote lecture for the Environmental Sciences and Engineering Centennial Celebration will be given by Gary White.... Read more »
Life After the Storm: Building Resilience in North Carolina
How do we address extreme environmental events from all perspectives to build resilience in North Carolina? Join Director of the UNC Institute for the Environment Mike Piehler for a conversation with Carolina experts Elizabeth Frankenberg, Diamond Holloman and Greg Characklis. Learn about the impact on health and well-being, economic hardships and environmental harm that communities... Read more »
Airborne feces: Yet another thing to worry about in 2021
1301 McGavran-Greenberg Hall (Michel A. Ibrahim Seminar Room) McGavran-Greenberg Hall, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesAll are invited to the weekly ESE In-House Seminar Series, which begins in person on Aug. 25 at 12:20 p.m. with Dr. Joseph Brown presenting “Airborne feces: Yet another thing... Read more »
Mixing it Up: Prenatal Exposure to Metal Mixtures and Placental Gene Expression
1301 McGavran-Greenberg Hall (Michel A. Ibrahim Seminar Room) McGavran-Greenberg Hall, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesSeptember 1, 2021 - Lauren Eaves, PhD Candidate, ESE Mixing it Up: Prenatal Exposure to Metal Mixtures and Placental Gene Expression Topic: Reproductive Toxicology Introduction: Rebecca Fry, Faculty, ESE View the... Read more »