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For Students of Emory University Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021

IMPACT Emory student reflects on experience at U.S. Capitol during Electoral College vote certification Appearing in a viral photo purported to show aides securing Electoral College votes, Virginia Brown explains the image was actually taken before the violence and urges "the best way forward is to uphold our democratic values." LEADERSHIP President Gregory L. Fenves speaks out against violence at the U.S. Capitol The violence Jan. 6 at the U.S. Capitol is antithetical to our democracy with its history of peaceful transfer of power based on the vote of the people. The Emory community stands united by the ideals of freedom, justice and liberty. RECOGNITION Emory ranks 5th among U.S. universities for infectious diseases program Emory’s infectious diseases program ranks 5th in the U.S. and 9th in the world, according to U.S. News & World Report. From HIV to Ebola to COVID-19, Emory has led the way in tackling deadly diseases. SCIENCE Chemists invent shape-shifting nanomaterial A nanomaterial developed at Emory can be triggered to shape-shift — from flat sheets to tubes and back to sheets again — in a controllable fashion. The discovery holds potential for a range of biomedical applications, from controlled-release drug delivery to tissue engineering. RESEARCH Phase III study of Novavax COVID-19 vaccine begins at Emory The clinical trial tests a protein-based COVID-19 vaccine and aims to enroll up to 30,000 participants in the U.S. and Mexico. The trial expects to include proportional representation among populations most vulnerable to COVID-19. REMEMBRANCE Emory to honor Martin Luther King Jr. with online King Week programs King Week 2021 features a collection of online programs across Emory honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

2020 IN REVIEW   COMMUNITY Our stories of resilience and resolve Undaunted by time and distance, first-year doctoral student Jung Jae Kim upended his schedule to take virtual classes overnight after COVID-19 thwarted his move to Emory. Hear how he and other members of the Emory community met challenges during the pandemic. REFLECTION 2020: Photos from the pandemic Through photos and headlines, see how Emory students, faculty and staff responded to an extraordinary year with resilience and resolve. inspiration 2020: Beyond COVID-19 From a Pulitzer Prize to welcoming a new president, explore 10 of Emory's most-read stories of the year that were not about the pandemic.

EMORY INSIDER   Watch Emory experts on Facebook Live: Did you know that protecting nature can have a significant impact on pandemics? Thomas Gillespie and Cassandra Quave discussed that topic yesterday on Facebook live. Today, Carlos del Rio and Colleen Kraft joined World Health Organization experts for a COVID-19 Q&A.

TAKE NOTE   Register to participate in the Emory/Georgia Tech HACK COVID-19 Hackathon, Jan. 22 to 24 Application deadline for 2021 Field Scholars Program extended to Feb. 19 Join one of the daily online sessions to learn about putting compassion into practice

FEATURED EVENTS   Book Discussion: "The Yonahlossee Riding Camp for Girls” Emory alum and New York Times bestselling author Anton DiSclafani discusses her novel, “The Yonahlossee Riding Camp for Girls,” with Dean Michael A. Elliott of Emory College. When: Jan. 14, 7:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required Discussion: "The Role of Religion and Culture in Shaping Global Health" Join experts as they discuss topics related to decolonizing global health in this series that focuses on global health, colonialism and how to foster change in global health research, education and practice. When: Jan. 19, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free Virtual Concert: All-Star Trio Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta begins the year with an all-star trio of violin, cello and piano joining forces for a thrilling concert of Brahms, Franck and Piazzolla. When: Jan. 23, 8:00 p.m. Where: Online; Schwartz Center Virtual Stage Admission: Free

EMORY IN THE NEWS   The future of the coronavirus? An annoying childhood infection Jan. 12 |  Jennie Lavine |  New York Times Did dinosaurs sleep at night? Jan. 12 |  Anthony Martin |  Discover Study examines how companies stay quiet when they can be blamed for negative events Jan. 11 |  Teri Lombardi Yohn |  Forbes

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