Boston University School of Public Health's latest news, upcoming events, and announcements.
 
 

SPH This Week

August 25, 2019
 
 
 
 
Message from the Dean
 
Strategic Thinking 2025-2030
 
 
 
 
Upcoming Signature Program
 
The Desire to Heal: A Doctor’s Education in Empathy, Identity, and Poetry
 
 
Sep 4
4:30 to 6 p.m.
 
 
Hiebert Lounge, 72 East Concord Street, Boston
 
 
 
 
School News
 
 
SPH Joins 400 Years of Inequality National Movement
 
Throughout the fall, the school will hold events to recognize and reflect upon the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first Africans sold into bondage in the US, and examine how this history impacts health today.
 
 
Research
 
 
Transgender College Students Face Enormous Mental Health Disparities
 
Gender-minority students are four times more likely to experience mental health problems than their cisgender peers.
 
Research
 
 
Twitter Data Shows Who Is Hitting the Gym
 
Using machine learning, social media data can provide a population-level view of physical activity across regions and demographics.
 
 
School News
 
 
A Case for Equity: SPH Drops GRE Admission Requirement
 
The GRE is costly, biased, and a poor predictor of academic success.
 
 
PHX
 
 
Smells Like an Associational Study
 
Free Associations Podcast: The hosts discuss the relationship between ability to smell and mortality, and Matt explains his concerns about the future of sandwiches.
 
Public Health Post
 
 
On Association Health Plans
 
The ACA remains under attack, putting the future health and health care of Americans in jeopardy.
 
 
SPH Snapshot
 
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SPH Snapshot: 2019 Summer Practicums
 
MPH students took over the school's Instagram account this summer to share their practicums, from healthcare data analysis in Bhutan to reproductive health research in Baltimore.
 
 
 
 
In the Media
 
 
US News & World Report
 
Higher Risk of Mental Health Problems for Transgender College Students: Study — quotes Sarah Lipson and Julia Raifman, assistant professors of health law, policy & management.
 
 
Scientific American
 
Artificial Intelligence Sniffs Out Unsafe Foods — quotes Elaine Nsoesie, assistant professor of global health.
 
 
Boston Globe
 
Study Shows LGBT Disparity in Health Care — quotes Ulrike Boehmer, associate professor of community health sciences.
 
 
WUNC
 
Depending on Where You Live, Some Firearm Laws Are More Effective Than Others — quotes Michael Siegel, professor of community health sciences.
 
 
Worcester Telegram
 
Worcester Boys & Girls Club Program Leads Youths to Drink More Water, Less Sugary Drinks — quotes Monica Wang, assistant professor of community health sciences.
 
 
Richmond Times-Dispatch
 
Crime Commission Hears Hours of Expert Testimony on Gun Violence; Northam Faults GOP for Delaying Action — quotes Claire Boine, visiting fellow in community health sciences.
 
 
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Think. Teach. Do.
For the Health of All
 
 
 
 
Looking Ahead
 
 
Fall Orientation
 
Tuesday, August 27 – Friday, August 30, campus-wide.
 
 
Staff Breakfast with the Dean
 
Tuesday, August 27, 9:30 am – 10:30 am, Crosstown 305.
 
 
Faculty Senate Meeting
 
Tuesday, August 27, 12:30 pm – 1:50 pm, Founders Room.
 
 
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION SEMINAR: SPH Reads – The Desire to Heal: A Doctor’s Education in Empathy, Identity, and Poetry
 
Wednesday, September 4, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm, Hiebert Lounge.
 
 
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