Morgan Boncyk is a PhD candidate in Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior at the Arnold School of Public Health. Morgan will use thermal remote sensing to assess the spatiotemporal variability of human heat exposure in Kenya’s informal food markets.

Bridget Hamilton is a PhD student in the College of Nursing. This award supports her project exploring the relationship between redlining and health disparities in neighborhoods throughout Atlanta, Georgia.

Erin Looney is a Master of Public Health student in the Department of Health Promotion, Education and Behavior at the Arnold School of Public Health. This award supports her project investigating the relationship between fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and social vulnerability in South Carolina from 2000–2018.

Huan Ning is a PhD candidate in the Department of Geography at the College of Arts and Sciences. Huan aims to delve into the intricate dynamics of COVID-19 transmission in South Carolina (SC), pinpointing hotspots of infection and providing crucial data to inform disease control policies.

Reid DeMass is a Master of Science degree in Biostatistics student at the Arnold School of Public Health.

Hadley Wellen is a doctoral student in the Criminology and Criminal Justice Department at the College of Arts and Sciences.

Kelsey Day is a doctoral student in the Exercise Science Program at Arnold School of Public Health. With her award she will develop a walkability index to better assess external environments.

Qian Huang is a doctoral student in the College of Arts and Science Geography program. She will use her award to examine disparities in response, impact and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S.