Science in Society

Unseen and Unheard: Exploring Healthcare in the U.S. from the Lens of Bangladeshi Immigrants

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Abstract: Bangladeshi immigrants constitute one of the fastest-growing immigrant populations in the United States. Approximately 54% of this group are classified as having Limited-English Proficiency (LEP), which means they speak English less than ‘very well.’ Facilitating good communication between this group and healthcare providers is a key feature of healthcare and health equity. Federally funded … Read more

The Black Farmer Project: Promotion of Food Access and Healthy Living By Urban Farmers in Baltimore

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Live Poster Session: Zoom Link Thursday, July 29th, 1:45pm-2:45pm EDT Abstract: Farming is an essential part of a community’s ecosystem. Urban and community farmers act as stewards of land, caring for the health of the land and allowing for the production of healthy food. At the beginning of the twentieth century, there were nearly 1 … Read more

Japanese Policy Responses to the Spanish Flu Pandemic

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Live Poster Session: Thursday, July 29th 1:45pm – 2:45pm EDT Zoom link: https://wesleyan.zoom.us/j/91719445025?pwd=NDdnL053cGc0Y3d6UFl4eXMrbXg4UT09 Abstract: Spanish Flu occurred a century ago, bringing 500 million infections and 50 million deaths worldwide. However, it has not been studied globally, and it is known as a “forgotten pandemic.” Thus, this study aimed to understand how public health policies during … Read more