In the Eye of the Aerosphere: Connecting Aerosol Chemistry to One Health and Beyond

Join us on August 19th for the next session in the Promoting Chemistry Applied to World Needs webinar series, hosted by Beyond Benign and the IUPAC Committee on Chemical Research Applied to World Needs (CHEMRAWN).

Prof. Chia C. Wang, Professor of Chemistry and Founding Director of the Aerosol Science Research Center at National Sun Yat-sen University, will explore how aerosols shape air quality, climate, public health, and ecosystems across molecular, cellular, environmental, and societal scales. Prof. Wang will introduce the Aerosphere, a systems framework that sees aerosols as an interface connecting Earth’s atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, biosphere, and anthroposphere.

The webinar will highlight AeroMUSIC, an interdisciplinary learning program that combines science, art, and community engagement to strengthen public understanding of aerosol science. Using airborne transmission of virus-laden aerosols as an example, Prof. Wang will show how comics and animation can translate complex research into accessible public health communication, foster environmental awareness, and advance the principles of One Health.

This session invites participants to consider how chemistry connects Earth systems, human health, and public understanding while contributing to a more sustainable future. 

Register for the series and meet us online on April 19th. You’ll receive the Zoom link and access to the full series upon registration.