What do e-scooters and bikes, phones, tablets, laptops, and electric cars have in common? All of these devices are found on campuses and are typically powered by lithium-ion batteries. Lithium-ion batteries are long-lasting, rechargeable, and an increasingly integral part of daily life on campus. However, students, faculty, and staff need to be aware of associated risks.  Fires caused by lithium-ion batteries are a growing concern on college campuses. These fires arise from a process called thermal runaway that can be triggered when batteries are mishandled or damaged. In this presentation, researchers from UL Research Institute’s Chemical Insights, Electrochemical Safety, and Fire Safety will present data emerging from their interdisciplinary research projects. They will discuss how lithium-ion batteries work, the process by which thermal runaway occurs, and potential exposure risks from thermal runaway fires. Attendees will learn actionable, research-based strategies for risk prevention and mitigation that they can bring back to their campuses.