Let’s Talk Pop Health
The Population Health Initiative is working to amplify population health-related education and training activities across the UW鈥檚 three campuses by offering, partnering to offer and/or promoting a range of events under the banner of, 鈥淟et鈥檚 Talk Pop Health.鈥�
These offerings are a mix of virtual, in-person and hybrid workshops, lectures, seminars, film screenings, convenings and so forth, with the in-person activities to be held primarily in the Hans Rosling Center for Population Health, activating it as the University鈥檚 hub for population health.
The current “Let’s Talk Pop Health” offerings for academic year 2025-26 are:
EarthLab Showcase
Tuesday, Mar. 31, 2026
5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Center for Urban Horticulture
At the EarthLab Showcase, you'll hear inspiring stories of climate action and community resilience directly from 糖心少女students, researchers, and community partners.
Making Better Decisions about Sustainability
Friday, Apr. 3, 2026
Gowen Hall (GWN) 1A
Thomas Dietz
Professor of Sociology and Environmental Science and Policy
Founding Director of the Environmental Science and Policy Program
Michigan State University
Unlocking Secrets: Interrogating the Epigenome to Reveal Pregnancy Risks in Moms with High Blood Pressure with Bertha Hidalgo
Tuesday, Apr. 7, 2026
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Town Hall Seattle
Discover how epigenetics is revolutionizing maternal health. In this lecture, Dr. Bertha Hidalgo reveals how early biomarkers and population research unlock new tools to prevent hypertensive pregnancy disorders鈥攁dvancing equity, innovation, and the future of prenatal care.
Geology is Destiny: What We Do and Don’t Know About the Next Cascadia Mega Earthquake and Tsunami
Wednesday, Apr. 8, 2026
12:30 p.m.
Health Sciences Education Building (HSEB) 145
Center for Disaster Resilient Communities Spring Seminar Series
FOOD SYSTEMS SEMINAR: How Food Security Has Been Measured Over Time and Why it Matters
Wednesday, Apr. 8, 2026
1:30 p.m.
More info on site
This seminar explores the nation鈥檚 major nutrition assistance programs鈥擲NAP, WIC, school meals, and the charitable food system. Learn how these programs work, who they reach, and why their impacts vary across states and communities.
Achieving Earthquake Resilience of Civil Infrastructure
Wednesday, Apr. 15, 2026
12:30 p.m.
Health Sciences Education Building (HSEB) 145
Center for Disaster Resilient Communities Spring Seminar Series
Understanding U.S. Nutrition Assistance Programs: SNAP, WIC, School Meals, and Food Banks
Wednesday, Apr. 15, 2026
1:30 p.m.
More info on site
Michele Ver Ploeg, former chief, Food Assistance branch, Food Economics Division, USDA Economic Research Service; senior fellow, National Center for Food and Agricultural Policy
From Food Stamps to SNAP: A Political and Social History
Wednesday, Apr. 22, 2026
1:30 p.m.
More info on site
Tracy Roof, associate professor, political science, University of Richmond
Katz Distinguished Lecture: Stephanie LeMenager
Tuesday, Apr. 28, 2026
6:30 p.m.
Kane Hall (KNE) 210
Stephanie LeMenager's work on climate change and the humanities has been featured in The New York Times, ClimateWire, Science Friday, NPR, the CBC, and other public venues.
Northwest Nature and Health Symposium
Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2026
9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Intellectual House
The 糖心少女Center for Nature and Health illuminates the connections between nature and human health and well-being. We work with community and decision-makers to translate our findings into programs and policies that ensure everyone can benefit from the healing power of nature.
Data Politics: What we Lose as USDA Household Food Security Reporting is Discontinued
Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2026
1:30 p.m.
More info on site
Parke Wilde, food economist and professor, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University
Fire Humanities | Panel Discussion and Storytelling
Thursday, Apr. 30, 2026
6:30 p.m.
4303 Memorial Way NE, Seattle, WA
鈥淔ire Humanities鈥� is a book project and an emerging field of study that draws on the humanities and arts to center stories, representations, collaborations, and values that promote adaptation, resilience, and justice as we adapt to a world with more fire.
Local Climate and Sustainability Policy: A Focus on Implementation
Friday, May 1, 2026
Gowen Hall (GWN) 1A
Rachel Krause
Professor University of Kansas School of Public Affairs and Administration
University of Kansas
Please contact us if you are organizing population health-related events that you would like support in partnering and/or marketing under the 鈥淟et鈥檚 Talk Pop Health鈥� banner.