Highlights of Media Reports

U.S. NEWS reported on our study of COVID-19 racial disparity issue

Medical press reported on our study of COVID-19 racial disparity issue

ScienceDaily reported on our study of COVID-19 racial disparity issue

Dr. Bin Jiang co-established an online knowledge exchange and educational platform named as Landscape and Human Health​​

New York Times cited our study of A Dose-response Curve and Stress

Dirt (ASLA) reported our study of Electronic Devices Counteracts Attention Enhancement Effects of Green Spaces

Medical Xpress reported our study of Electronic Devices Counteracts Attention Enhancement Effects of Green Spaces

The World Health reported our study of A Dose-response Curve and Stress

PsyPost reported our study of A Dose-response Curve and Stress

The Telegraph reported our study of A Dose-response Curve and Stress

The Dirt (ASLA) reported our study of A dose of nature

Daily Mail: Science & Tech reported our study of A dose of nature

Full list of events & news

2024

May, 2024

Recent work reported in Jingbao

Dr. Bin Jiang’s recent work got reported at Jingbao with the article: How the “20-minute park effect” cured Shenzhen people. May. 2024.

Jan, 2024

Recent work reported by the University of Hong Kong

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Dr. Bin JIANG and his lab: Urban Environment and Human Health Laboratory’s recent work got reported at University of Hong Kong’s promotion board with the topic: What changes occur in our brains and minds when we take a walk in nature? Jan,2024

 

2022

Dec, 2022

Cross-generation and Inherit Experiences on Landscape and Human Health: Teaching, Research, and Innovation Technology International Hybrid Conference

Dr. Bin Jiang delivered a talk for the Cross-generation and Inherit Experiences on Landscape and Human Health: Teaching, Research, and Innovation Technology International Hybrid Conference. The lecture was moderated by President of Feng Chia University of Dr. Chun-Yen Chang; Professor of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Dr. William Sullivan. Dec 13th, 2022.

Nov, 2022

The 15th International Forum on Environment-Behavior Research (CEB-ASC)

Dr. Bin Jiang delivered a keynote speech for the 15th International Forum on Environment-Behavior Research (CEB-ASC), Architectural Society of China. The conference was organized by the School of Architecture and Design, Beijing Jiaotong University. The talk theme is “An invisible but critical pathway: Urban nature and mental health”. Nov 17th, 2022.

July, 2022

Healthy community theory and guidelines announced: A nationwide cooperation with Vanke

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Dr. Jiang developed a system of healthy community theory and planning & design guidelines with the support of Vanke. An article on the cooperation was published by Vanke. The article is titled: Practice of Vanke Healthy Communities.  The theory and guidelines are being used to guide development of urban communities in major cities across China. Please check out details by clicking the “learn more” button as below. (Note: Please kindly use the Translation Function of the Google Chrome browser to read the article in English or other languages)

June, 2022

10 Ways to Become an Outstanding Writer

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Dr. Bin JIANG hosted a forum and delivered a lecture for the Landscape Architecture Frontiers Academic Salon for Young Scholars on May 20th. The lecture topic: How to write high level academic papers in design field.

May, 2022

Dr. Bin Jiang co-established an online knowledge exchange and educational platform named as Landscape and Human Health​​

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Dr. Bin JIANG co-established an online knowledge exchange and educational platform named as Landscape and Human Health. Scholars who joined the platform for future collaborations are from the University of Hong Kong, Cornell University, University of Maryland, Texas A&M University, University of Illinois, National Taiwan University, etc.

March, 2022

Hong Kong 2022 International Urban Forestry Conference

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Dr. Bin JIANG delivered a plenary talk for the Hong Kong 2022 International Urban Forestry Conference. The Forum was organized by the Development Bureau, HK SAR government. The lecture was moderated by Associate Dean of FoA and Head of DLA Mr. Mathew Pryor. March 4th, 2022.

March, 2022

Annual Conference of Educators in Landscape Architecture ​​

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Dr. Bin JIANG delivered a panel talk at the 2022 Annual Conference of Educators in Landscape Architecture (CELA, USA). Talk Topic: Landscapes and COVID-19 Infection. March 17th, 2022.

March, 2022

Crime Geography and Crime Analysis (CGCA) Conference​

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Dr. Bin JIANG delivered a talk for the Conference on Crime Geography and Crime Analysis (CGCA) on May 6th, 2022. 
The conference was organized by the Commission of Geographical Modelling and Information Analysis (GM & IA), The Geographical Society of China. The lecture was moderated by Professor Lin LIU, who is a full professor in Geography at the University of Cincinnati and the Co-Director of the Joint Center of GIS and Spatial Analysis. 

January, 2022

Dr. Bin JIANG is appointed as a member of editorial board of the PLOS Global Public Health journal

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Dr. Bin JIANG from the Division of Landscape Architecture and Virtual Reality Lab of Urban Environments and Human Health is appointed as a member of editorial board of the PLOS Global Public Health journal.

January, 2022

Dr. Bin JIANG is appointed as an executive committee member of the Committee of Environmental Behavior​

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Dr. Bin JIANG from the Division of Landscape Architecture and Virtual Reality Lab of Urban Environments and Human Health and is appointed as an executive committee member of the Committee of Environmental Behavior, the Architectural Society of China.

January, 2022

Dr. Bin JIANG is appointed as a member of International Editorial Advisory Board of the Landscape Research journal​

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Dr. Bin JIANG from the Division of Landscape Architecture and Virtual Reality Lab of Urban Environments and Human Health is appointed as a member of International Editorial Advisory Board of the Landscape Research journal.

January, 2022

Dr. Bin JIANG is appointed as the Associate Director and Executive Editor of Landscape Architecture Frontiers Journal​

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Dr. Bin JIANG from the Division of Landscape Architecture and Virtual Reality Lab of Urban Environments and Human Health is appointed as the Associate Director and Executive Editor of Landscape Architecture Frontiers Journal.

2021

May, 2021

U.S. NEWS reported on our study of COVID-19 racial disparity issue

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U.S. NEWS reported  our publication “Green spaces mitigate racial disparity of health: A higher ratio of green spaces indicates a lower racial disparity in SARS-CoV-2 infection rates in the USA” on May, 2021, named as “Green Spaces Tied to Smaller Black-White Gap in Coronavirus Rates”.

May, 2021

Medical press reported on our study of COVID-19 racial disparity issue

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Medical press reported  our publication “Green spaces mitigate racial disparity of health: A higher ratio of green spaces indicates a lower racial disparity in SARS-CoV-2 infection rates in the USA” on APRIL 28, 2021, named as “Study finds green spaces linked to lower racial disparity in COVID infection rates “

May, 2021

HKU Bulletin reported on our study of the mechanistic and neural bases of why green environments drive positive mental health​

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ILLINOIS NEWS BUREAU reported  our publication “Green spaces mitigate racial disparity of health: A higher ratio of green spaces indicates a lower racial disparity in SARS-CoV-2 infection rates in the USA” on April, 2021, named as “Study finds green spaces linked to lower racial disparity in COVID-19 infection rates“

May, 2021

News Medical reported on our study of COVID-19 racial disparity issue

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News Medical reported  our publication “Green spaces mitigate racial disparity of health: A higher ratio of green spaces indicates a lower racial disparity in SARS-CoV-2 infection rates in the USA” on APRIL 28, 2021, named as “Higher ratio of green spaces associated with reduced disparity in coronavirus infection rates ”

May, 2021

XinhuaNet reported on our study of COVID-19 racial disparity issue

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XinhuaNet reported  our publication “Green spaces mitigate racial disparity of health: A higher ratio of green spaces indicates a lower racial disparity in SARS-CoV-2 infection rates in the USA” on APRIL 29, 2021, named as “Study links green spaces to racial disparity in COVID-19 infection rates ”

May, 2021

China.org reported on our study of COVID-19 racial disparity issue

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China.org reported our publication “Green spaces mitigate racial disparity of health: A higher ratio of green spaces indicates a lower racial disparity in SARS-CoV-2 infection rates in the USA” on APRIL 29, 2021, named as “Study links green spaces to racial disparity in COVID-19 infection rates ”

May, 2021

Bioengineer.org reported on our study of COVID-19 racial disparity issue

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Bioengineer.org reported  our publication “Green spaces mitigate racial disparity of health: A higher ratio of green spaces indicates a lower racial disparity in SARS-CoV-2 infection rates in the USA” on APRIL 28, 2021, named as “Study finds green spaces linked to lower racial disparity in COVID infection rates”

April, 2021

ILLINOIS NEWS BUREAU reported on our study of COVID-19 racial disparity issue​

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ILLINOIS NEWS BUREAU reported  our publication “Green spaces mitigate racial disparity of health: A higher ratio of green spaces indicates a lower racial disparity in SARS-CoV-2 infection rates in the USA” on April, 2021, named as “Study finds green spaces linked to lower racial disparity in COVID-19 infection rates“

April, 2021

ScienceDaily reported on our study of COVID-19 racial disparity issue

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ScienceDaily reported  our publication “Green spaces mitigate racial disparity of health: A higher ratio of green spaces indicates a lower racial disparity in SARS-CoV-2 infection rates in the USA” on April, 2021, named as “Study finds green spaces linked to lower racial disparity in COVID infection rates, study finds”.

March, 2021

2021 Annual Conference of the Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture​

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Conference proceedings and presentations given by Dr. Bin JIANG, Lan LUO (PhD candidate), Yuwen YANG (PhD candidate), Wenyan XU (PhD candidate) in 2021 Annual Conference of the Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture in March.

2020

October, 2020

14th International Association for China Planning (IACP) Virtual Conference

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Dr. Bin JIANG, Lan LUO, Xueming LIU delivered a plenary talk for the 2020 International Association for China Planning (IACP). The topic was “A new pathway model to interpret the impacts of the streetscape on citizens’ mental stress in the high-density city” and it won the IACP Excellent Presentation Award.

September, 2020

International exhibition “Human data: Quantitative observation and analysis of human behavior in waterfront space of urban center.”

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Dr. Bin JIANG, Yuwen YANG(PhD candidate), Xueming LIU(PhD candidate), Yewen DONG(PhD candidate) participated in the International exhibition “Human data: Quantitative observation and analysis of human behavior in waterfront space of urban center.” that showcased how to create and manage a humane public waterfront space ,which was organized by Peking University. Estimated visitors reached 5,000. It was reviewed by professional designers, academics, and media. It also delivered guidance to government leaders for how to build healthy cities.

March, 2020

2020 Annual Conference of the Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture (CELA, USA)

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Conference articles written by Dr. Bin JIANG, Lan LUO, Xueming LIU was accepted  the 2020 Annual Conference of the Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture (CELA, USA) in Louisville, Kentucky, March, 2020. The topic was “Using EEG technology to measure the effects of different types of bluescape on physio-psychological responses: Do physical characteristics and exposure duration matter?” and “The impact of urban streetscape on mental stress: Analyzing the mediating effects of perceived oppressiveness.”

2019

December, 2019

PHYS.org reported on our study of A Dose-response Curve and Stress

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PHYS.org reported  our publication “A Dose-Response Curve Describing the Relationship Between Urban Tree Cover Density and Self-Reported Stress Recovery” on Dec 2019, named as “How micro-doses of nature help our health and climate.”

September, 2019

Medium US cited our study of A Dose-response Curve and Stress

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Medium US cited our publication “A Dose-Response Curve Describing the Relationship Between Urban Tree Cover Density and Self-Reported Stress Recovery” on Sep 2019, named as “The case for designing tech-free zones in urban parks.”

September, 2019

International exhibition “Invisible space: Design based on the hidden logic of urban environment.”

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Dr. Bin JIANG, Lan LUO (PhD candidate), Xueming LIU (PhD candidate) participated in and assisted in organizing the International exhibition “Invisible space: Design based on the hidden logic of urban environment.”, which was organized by the Division of landscape architecture, The University of Hong Kong and cooperative with Chiang Mai University. Estimated visitors reached 5,000.

June, 2019

New York Times cited our study of A Dose-response Curve and Stress

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New York Times  cited  our publication “Green spaces mitigate racial disparity of health: A higher ratio of green spaces indicates a lower racial disparity in SARS-CoV-2 infection rates in the USA” on Jun 2019, named as  “Free trees? Many Detroit residents say no thanks.”

March, 2019

2019 Annual Conference of the Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture​

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Conference proceedings and presentations given by Dr. Bin Jiang, in 2019 Annual Conference of the Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture in March. Talk Topic: A trade-off effect: Comparing impacts of a variety of freeway landscapes on drivers’ driving performance and self-reported mental status.

January, 2019

Public talk “Days and nights of F Factory.” delivered on YiXi.tv ​

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Dr. Bin JIANG delivered a public speech for the “Healing souls in the city.” on YiXi.tv, the most influential platform of knowledge exchange talks (similar to TED) in China. Approximately 300,000 people viewed the talk on major websites, and 2,600 people viewed the talk in the theater.

2018

Auguest, 2018

The Daily Illini reported our study of Electronic Devices Counteracts Attention Enhancement Effects of Green Spaces

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The Daily Illini reported our publication “How to Waste a Break: Using Portable Electronic Devices Substantially Counteracts Attention Enhancement Effects of Green Spaces” in Aug 2018, named as “Study shows electronic devices undermine effect of resting in green.”

July, 2018

Dirt, The official blog of American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) reported our study of Electronic Devices Counteracts Attention Enhancement Effects of Green Spaces

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Dirt, The official blog of American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) reported our publication “How to Waste a Break: Using Portable Electronic Devices Substantially Counteracts Attention Enhancement Effects of Green Spaces” on Jul 2018, named as “New Study: Technology Undermines the Restorative Benefits of Nature.”

July, 2018

The News-Gazette Newspaper reported our study of Electronic Devices Counteracts Attention Enhancement Effects of Green Spaces

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The News-Gazette Newspaper  reported our publication “How to Waste a Break: Using Portable Electronic Devices Substantially Counteracts Attention Enhancement Effects of Green Spaces” on Jul 2018, named as “Stressed? Unplug before you go outside.”

July, 2018

Chicago Tonight reported our study of Electronic Devices Counteracts Attention Enhancement Effects of Green Spaces

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Chicago Tonight reported our publication “How to Waste a Break: Using Portable Electronic Devices Substantially Counteracts Attention Enhancement Effects of Green Spaces” on Jul 2018, named as “Study: Resting in green space sharpens focus–If you stay offline.”

July, 2018

DNA India reported our study of Electronic Devices Counteracts Attention Enhancement Effects of Green Spaces

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DNA India reported our publication “How to Waste a Break: Using Portable Electronic Devices Substantially Counteracts Attention Enhancement Effects of Green Spaces” on Jul 2018, named as “Put down your phone if you want your brain to reap the benefits of nature, says study.”

July, 2018

The Star Online reported our study of Electronic Devices Counteracts Attention Enhancement Effects of Green Spaces

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The Star Online reported our publication “How to Waste a Break: Using Portable Electronic Devices Substantially Counteracts Attention Enhancement Effects of Green Spaces” on Jul 2018, named as “Put down your phone if you want your brain to reap the benefits of nature, says study.”

July, 2018

Inquirer reported our study of Electronic Devices Counteracts Attention Enhancement Effects of Green Spaces

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Inquirer reported our publication “How to Waste a Break: Using Portable Electronic Devices Substantially Counteracts Attention Enhancement Effects of Green Spaces” on Jul 2018, named as “Put down your phone if you want your brain to reap the benefits of nature, says study.”

July, 2018

Medical Xpress reported our study of Electronic Devices Counteracts Attention Enhancement Effects of Green Spaces

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Medical Xpress reported our publication “How to Waste a Break: Using Portable Electronic Devices Substantially Counteracts Attention Enhancement Effects of Green Spaces” on Jul 2018, named as “Using an electronic device counteracts benefits of taking a break in nature, researchers find.”

June, 2018

Doist reported our study of Electronic Devices Counteracts Attention Enhancement Effects of Green Spaces

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Doist reported our publication “How to Waste a Break: Using Portable Electronic Devices Substantially Counteracts Attention Enhancement Effects of Green Spaces” on Jul 2018, named as “Study shows electronic devices undermine effect of resting in green.”

July, 2018

Folkeskolen.dk reported our study of Electronic Devices Counteracts Attention Enhancement Effects of Green Spaces

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Folkeskolen.dk.  reported our publication “How to Waste a Break: Using Portable Electronic Devices Substantially Counteracts Attention Enhancement Effects of Green Spaces” on Jul 2018, named as  “Naturoplevelser er gratis førstehjælp.”

July, 2018

Return to Now reported our study of Electronic Devices Counteracts Attention Enhancement Effects of Green Spaces

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Return to Now reported our publication “How to Waste a Break: Using Portable Electronic Devices Substantially Counteracts Attention Enhancement Effects of Green Spaces” on Jul 2018, named as “Study: The more trees we’re surrounded by, the lower our stress levels.”

June, 2018

The University of Illinois Media reported our study of Electronic Devices Counteracts Attention Enhancement Effects of Green Spaces

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The University of Illinois Media reported our publication “How to Waste a Break: Using Portable Electronic Devices Substantially Counteracts Attention Enhancement Effects of Green Spaces” on Jun 2018, named as  “Using an electronic device counteracts benefits of taking a break in nature, researchers find.”

2017 and before

December, 2016

The World Health reported our study of A Dose-response Curve and Stress

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The World Health reported our publication “A Dose-Response Curve Describing the Relationship Between Urban Tree Cover Density and Self-Reported Stress Recovery.”  In Dec 2016, named as  “Viewing a video of trees induces calming effects, among people who are recovering from a stressful experience.”

June, 2016

The Big Think reported our study of A Dose-response Curve and Stress

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The Big Think reported our publication “A Dose-Response Curve Describing the Relationship Between Urban Tree Cover Density and Self-Reported Stress Recovery.”  in June 2016, named as  “Scientists now know how many trees you need to see to relax”

May, 2016

Natural News reported our study of A Dose-response Curve and Stress

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Natural News reported our publication “A Dose-Response Curve Describing the Relationship Between Urban Tree Cover Density and Self-Reported Stress Recovery.”  in  2016, named as “Science proves that trees measurably reduce psychological stress.”

May, 2016

Mind Body Science reported our study of A Dose-response Curve and Stress

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Mind Body Science reported our publication “A Dose-Response Curve Describing the Relationship Between Urban Tree Cover Density and Self-Reported Stress Recovery.”  in May 2016, named as “Study shows that surrounding yourself with trees markedly reduces psychological stress.”

May, 2016

Science Alert reported our study of A Dose-response Curve and Stress

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Science Alert, which is a web-based portal providing free access to a large database of peer reviewed scientific research, reported our publication “A Dose-Response Curve Describing the Relationship Between Urban Tree Cover Density and Self-Reported Stress Recovery.”  in 2016, named as  “Looking at trees can reduce your stress levels, even in the middle of a city.”

May, 2016

PsyPost reported our study of A Dose-response Curve and Stress

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PsyPost, which is a professional website in Australia with an aim to share knowledge in the field of Psychology with the general public, public health professionals, and researchers,  reported our publication “A Dose-Response Curve Describing the Relationship Between Urban Tree Cover Density and Self-Reported Stress Recovery.”  in May 2016, named as  “Study finds trees are linked to the reduction of psychological stress.”

May, 2016

The Science Explorer reported our study of A Dose-response Curve and Stress

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The Science Explorer reported our publication “A Dose-Response Curve Describing the Relationship Between Urban Tree Cover Density and Self-Reported Stress Recovery.”  In May 2016, named as  “Just Looking at trees can reduce your stress levels, study finds.”

May, 2016

The Telegraph in UK reported our study of A Dose-response Curve and Stress

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The Telegraph in UK, which is the highest selling newspaper in the UK. It delivers the latest news on business, sports, commentary, lifestyle and culture,  reported our publication “A Dose-Response Curve Describing the Relationship Between Urban Tree Cover Density and Self-Reported Stress Recovery.”  in May 2016, named as “Being around trees makes you less stressed-study.”

April, 2014

The Dirt of The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) reported our study of A dose of nature

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The Dirt of The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) reported our publication “A dose of nature: Tree cover, stress reduction, and gender differences”  in 2014, named as  “Nature is but another name for health”

April, 2016

Daily Mail: Science & Tech reported our study of A dose of nature

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Daily Mail: Science & Tech, which focuses on the latest science and technology news. It includes scientific discoveries, pictures, new technology,  reported our publication “A dose of nature: Tree cover, stress reduction, and gender differences”  in 2014, named as  “Nature is but another name for health”