Institute Events

INTERSECTIONS: Health, Environment, and Design at the Gutman Library, East Falls Campus – Lower Floor. Be among the first to experience the exhibit inside the Jefferson CAVE, a multi-sided immersive environment that brings the themes of health, sustainability, and human-centered design to life.

CITIES UNDER CLIMATE THREAT: Venice – Philadelphia: The impacts of climate change, driven by increasing extreme temperature, sea-level rise, and heavy precipitations, interact and play an essential role in the socio-economic and population health and the well-being of the citizens, especially in coastal cities like Venice and Philadelphia.

This is an annual event at Thomas Jefferson University that brings together experts from diverse fields to discuss innovative solutions for urban sustainability and resilience. The symposium aligns with the institute’s mission to build more efficient, healthier and livable cities through ongoing research and education. Experts across architecture, public health, engineering and urban planning are brought together during the symposium to present their opinions and address challenges of maintaining healthy modern cities.