Public Event

The Air We Share: Communities Working for Respiratory Health

Saturday, May 9 | 10:00am - 2:00pm

Together, we can protect the Air We Share! Join us for an action-packed day of activities, presentations, and the chance to meet people who are working to protect respiratory health in our communities.

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The Air We Share logo over a view of evergreen treetops

Research shows that air pollution and extreme heat significantly impact our respiratory health. In this community-focused event featuring live presentations, conversation, and hands-on activities, you’ll have an opportunity to meet and interact with change-makers around our region who are protecting the air we share by working to reduce pollution and keep our communities cooler and safer.

Join the Centers for Public Science Learning alongside organizations and individuals who are making a change in their communities around respiratory health.

Get Tickets

Date and Time

Saturday, May 9 | 10:00am - 2:00pm

Audience

All Ages

Location

Blue Wing View Map

Price

Included with Exhibit Hall Admission

Language

English
Get Tickets

Date and Time

Saturday, May 9 | 10:00am - 2:00pm

Audience

All Ages

Location

Blue Wing View Map

Price

Included with Exhibit Hall Admission

Language

English

Research shows that air pollution and extreme heat significantly impact our respiratory health. In this community-focused event featuring live presentations, conversation, and hands-on activities, you’ll have an opportunity to meet and interact with change-makers around our region who are protecting the air we share by working to reduce pollution and keep our communities cooler and safer.

Join the Centers for Public Science Learning alongside organizations and individuals who are making a change in their communities around respiratory health.

Featured Activities

Tabling Organizations

Blue Wing

  • Boston University School of Public Health 
  • CBT Architects
  • City of Boston
  • Green Cambridge 
  • GreenRoots, Inc. 
  • Groundwork Lawrence 
  • Groundwork Somerville
  • Metropolitan Area Planning Council
  • MIT Center for Sustainability Science and Strategy 
  • Neighborhood of Affordable Housing 
  • Northeastern University 
  • Sanofi
  • Tree Boston

Speakers

Gordon Current Science & Technology Center Stage, Blue Wing Level 1

  • 11:00 AM: The Air We Share: Extreme Heat
    • Dr. Patricia Fabian - Boston University, School of Public Health
  • 1:00 PM: The Air We Share: Air Quality
    • Amy Mueller, PhD - Northeastern University
    • Tori Hass-Mitchell, PhD - City of Boston
    • Eduardo H. Genofre, MD, PhD - Sanofi
  • 2:30 PM: The Air We Share: The Built Environment
    • Devanshi Purohit - CBT Architects

Brought to you in partnership with

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Sanofi, Seeding Action logos

The Museum of Science is one of 14 organizations across the country involved in the Air We Share project, a national effort led by the Association of Science and Technology Centers and Sanofi to help communities understand and improve air quality and respiratory health.