Diana Hernandez and Merlin Chowkwanyun

Lecture by Diana Hernandez and Merlin Chowkwanyun

This talk focuses on how toxicity and health intersect with the built environment—a crucial discussion about inequality and vulnerability in the times we live.

Diana Hernandez is Associate Professor of Sociomedical Sciences at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health.

Merlin Chowkwanyun is Donald H. Gemson Assistant Professor of Sociomedical Sciences at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health.

This lecture is organized by the Master of Science in Advanced Architectural Design Program as part of the lecture series “Techno-Critical Assemblies.” This ongoing series brings together a diverse group of speakers whose work addresses today’s most pressing challenges⁠—environmental, political, social, and beyond.

The Techno-Critical Assemblies Lecture Series is open to current Columbia GSAPP students only.