The buildup of pollutants on windows, roads and other urban structures can be re-released into the environment later, prolonging the damaging effects of wildfires.
The inaugural Societal Impact Seed Grant funding will support five researchers, each collaborating with a community partner to generate and mobilize co-created knowledge that helps solve a societal challenge.
The John R. Evans Leaders Fund is supporting Sarah Styler’s work studying atmospheric particulate matter and Ashwini Namasivayam-MacDonald's research to improve health outcomes for older adults with dementia.