Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Our mission is to understand and intervene on the social determinants of health and health equity across the life-course.
677 Huntington Avenue, Kresge Building
Boston, MA 02115
Past Events
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February 2, 2026 @ 1:00 pm – 1:50 pm
Using Values-Based Storytelling to Shift the Public Health Conversation: A Hands-on Workshop
Storytelling is one of the most powerful tools in health communication—capable of shifting beliefs, building trust, and inspiring action. In this session, led by SBS alum Elissa Scherer (MPH-HSB ’24),…
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December 8, 2025 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Origami Workshop
Join us for an origami-making workshop! Monday, December 8th, the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences’ Community and Belonging committee invites all students, staff, and faculty to join us for…
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December 1, 2025 @ 1:00 pm – 1:50 pm
Social Connection and Health Across Adulthood and Later Life
Please join us for an SBS seminar session led by Visiting Professor, Dr. Anthony Ong, as he discusses the importance of social connection, a central determinant of health across the…
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November 13, 2025 @ 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm
Social Demography Seminar: “Where children grow: Neighborhoods, housing, and child development”
Natalie Slopen, PhD, associate professor, Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS), Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, presents “Where children grow: Neighborhoods, housing, and child development.” The event…
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November 3, 2025 @ 1:00 pm – 1:50 pm
Get Job Ready: A Career Panel with SBS Alumni
Please join us for an SBS seminar session to help you navigate the current public health job market. Hear from a panel of accomplished SBS alumni, including Ana Warner, Sarah…
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October 6, 2025 @ 1:00 pm – 1:50 pm
How to get into public health content creation: Advice from leading creators
What does it take to turn your expertise into meaningful, high-impact content? In this dynamic panel, leading health creators Dr. Judith Joseph, Dr. Courtney Tracy, Emma McAdam, and Victoria Browne will share how they built…
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August 19, 2025 @ 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm
America’s declining birth rate: A public health perspective
As birth rates decline in the U.S., policymakers are debating whether to encourage a baby boom—and if so, how. This panel will explore the drivers of declining fertility and discuss innovative strategies to improve the health of moms and babies.
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May 5, 2025 @ 1:00 pm – 1:50 pm
Promoting Public Health Through Consumer Product Innovations
Please join us for an engaging seminar on how innovative consumer products can advance public health. Facilitated by Dr. Todd Reid, this session will explore the power of creative tools…
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March 3, 2025 @ 1:00 pm – 1:50 pm
SBS Alumni Panel: Exploring Career Pathways Outside of Academia
Join us for a session with HSB-MPH and SBS doctoral alumni as they share their journeys in diverse career paths beyond academia! Learn how they applied their education and skills in impactful…
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February 3, 2025 @ 1:00 am – 1:50 pm
Threats to health insurance gains in the U.S.: What’s ahead and what can we do?
Progress toward equitable healthcare in the United States is threatened by the expiration at the end of 2025 of marketplace subsidies, and proposals likely to come from the new administration…
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