Dr. Jisung Park: Extreme heat and classrooms
Dr. Jisung Park, from the University of Pennsylvania, will be available for interviews on Monday, August 31, from 3-4:30 p.m. ET.
What is Experts on Camera?
Interview opportunity available:
Monday, August 31, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. ET
As the new school year kicks off, extreme heat is raising concerns for students, teachers, and parents in classrooms across the country.
Available expert:
Dr. Jisung Park is an assistant professor at the University of Pennsylvania, researching how climate change impacts economic productivity and health. He can discuss topics including:
- How extreme heat affects students’ learning, focus, and academic performance;
- Which students and schools are most affected by extreme classroom temperatures, and why;
- What research shows about the relationship between heat and educational outcomes;
- The role of air conditioning, ventilation, and other school infrastructure in protecting students;
- How schools can adapt to rising temperatures; and
- What climate change could mean for classrooms in the future.
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