BSEC April 2025 Quarterly Research Update
BSEC research work over the past four months has spanned all scientific themes in the project
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BSEC January 2025 Quarterly Research Update
Over the past several months, most BSEC research theme teams have focused on data analysis and model evaluation related to summer data collection. This has included substantial studies of the air pollution, extreme heat, and vegetation datasets collected in collaboration with Equitable Pathways Steering Committee (EPSC) members and other community organizations.
Coastal-Urban-Rural Atmospheric Gradient Experiment (CoURAGE)
Understanding the mechanisms governing the urban atmospheric environment is critical for informing urban populations regarding the impacts of climate change and associated mitigation and adaptation measures.
How Johns Hopkins Scientists and Neighborhood Groups Model Climate Change in Baltimore
Zaitchik and his graduate assistant, Ali Eyni, prepared to ride bicycles on a 17-mile loop of the city, measuring maximum temperatures at the height of a blistering heat wave to record temperature variations between neighborhoods with little tree canopy and those with better tree cover and more green spaces.
BSEC October 2024 Quarterly Research Update
This is the inaugural quarterly BSEC research summary. The purpose of these updates is to provide digestible and timely research updates.
BSEC creates data bank of Baltimore’s environmental health
The Baltimore Social-Environmental Collaborative (BSEC) brings together scientists, researchers and neighbors to take a deep dive into the ecological health of the city.