At the 26th annual Barnes Lecture, environmental law expert and former U.S. Special Envoy Monica Medina issued a stark warning about the urgent health and safety risks posed by climate change, urging sustained public attention and investment in science-driven systems like NOAA to safeguard lives and the planet.

Congressman Gabe Amo joined Dean Ashish Jha to discuss his rise through Rhode Island politics, his priorities for the state’s First Congressional District and his message to public health scientists.

For the first Dean’s Conversation of the new academic year, Dean Jha welcomed climate and health expert Kristie Ebi for a look back on the field she helped to found, and ahead toward actions that can make a difference.

February Dean’s Conversation event, held in honor of Black History Month, welcomed the distinguished public health veteran, former D.C. Public Health Commissioner and co-founder of the Black Coalition Against COVID.