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PLACE Lab Data Walk: Health & Aspiration for Immigrant and First-Generation Students in Boston
Fri, Aug 22
|Innovate@BU on Boston University Campus
This past summer, PLACE Lab High School Research Fellows participated in a co-designed research process with graduate and undergraduate students at University of Colorado Boulder and Boston University. Come to this event to celebrate their work, see their progress, and give live feedback!
Time & Location
Aug 22, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Innovate@BU on Boston University Campus, 730 Commonwealth Ave, Brookline, MA 02446, USA
About the event
Event Overview: Research Data Walk
This event is designed for high school research fellows who are immigrants and first-generation students. Attendees will engage with current data, provide feedback, and learn from the community about the experiences of high school students in Boston.
Schedule
Opening of Data Walk: 11:00 AM
Comments and Student Panel: 11:45 AM
Additional Exploration Time: Following the panel discussion
Goals of the Event
Engage attendees with relevant data on high school experiences for first-generation & immigrant students.
Facilitate feedback from participants to enhance understanding.
Provide a platform for sharing stories and insights from the community.
Target Audience
High school research fellows
Immigrant students
First-generation college students
Community members interested in education
Importance of the Event
This event aims to highlight the unique challenges and experiences faced by immigrant and first-generation high school students in Boston, fostering a deeper understanding and community support.