Focus on Africa: Health and well-being for African youth and climate-impacted communities
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 1:30pm to 3:30pm
About this Event
245 Beacon St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Focus on Africa: Health and well-being for African youth and climate-impacted communities
This symposium is part of a trio highlighting the research work done through the Schiller Institute's SI-GECS and SI-RITEA internal grants.
Date & Time: Wednesday, April 16, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Location: Schiller Institute Convening Space, Rm 501 (245 Beacon)
Join us for an engaging symposium featuring interdisciplinary research from the social and cognitive sciences.
Featured Presentations:
- Ceramic Water Filters for Household Water Purification in Limited-Resource Settings (PI: Ali Salifu)
- Promoting Community Climate Resilience and Wellbeing in Northern Kenya through Peace Education (PI: Avneet Hira)
- Exploring the effect of personal air pollutant exposure on children's development of tuberculosis and post-TB lung disease in rural South Africa (PI: Brittney van de Water)
- Examining the Impact of Prolonged Droughts and Erratic Rainfall Events on the Health and Well-being of Youths (15-24 years) in Uganda (PI: William Byansi)
This symposium offers a unique opportunity to engage with cutting-edge research at the intersection of science, policy, and social impact. Reserve your spot today!
More information on the 2024 SI-GECS and SI-RITEA grantees can be found on our website.