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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021

WELLNESS Face coverings: Emory experts' advice to better protect yourself and others In Tuesday’s Facebook Live event, infectious diseases expert Marybeth Sexton discussed “Everything You Need to Know about Masks” with public health expert Jodie Guest. Watch the recording to hear advice on the best types to wear, whether doubling up has benefits, how protective a face shield might be and more. CAMPUS Emory University to remain test optional for 2022 Emory University has extended its test-optional policy for applicants who plan to enroll as first-year and transfer students in fall 2022. RESEARCH Community exposure, Black race help predict health care worker risk for positive COVID-19 antibody tests According to new Emory research, exposures to people with COVID-19 outside the workplace, as well as Black race, were the strongest predictors of positive COVID-19 antibody tests in health care workers. recognition Atlanta Falcons invite local health care heroes to attend Super Bowl LV The Atlanta Falcons, along with Emory Healthcare and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, have selected 23 local health care heroes to attend Super Bowl LV in Tampa Bay on Feb. 7 as guests of the Falcons. NATURE Physics of snakeskin sheds light on sidewinding Emory physicist Jennifer Rieser’s discovery of how sidewinders evolved to move more efficiently over loose sand in desert habitats may help improve the designs of robots that need to move in challenging environments. LITERATURE Feast of Words celebrates new books by Emory faculty Emory’s annual celebration of books by faculty authors and editors is online now as the "2020 Pandemic Edition." See who’s being recognized and watch the video highlighting their work.

EMORY INSIDER   Watch Emory experts on Facebook Live: Get your latest questions about COVID-19 answered by infectious diseases expert Jay Varkey on Friday, Feb. 5, at 2:30 p.m. Public health expert Jodie Guest will host the program on the university's Facebook page.

TAKE NOTE   2021 Annual Pride Awards nominations are open; submissions due by Feb. 12 Boldness defines first John Lewis Case Competition finalists Take a break for Mid-week Musical Reflections on Wednesdays at 12 p.m.; watch yesterday's program

FEATURED EVENTS   Race Beyond Borders: "Understanding Race as a Global Concept: Power, Access and Policy" This event will launch the multi-institutional Race Beyond Borders initiative and offer a first step in bringing voices together to begin a dialogue and process of inquiry about race: how we can start developing a shared understanding of race as a global concept, how concepts of race are constructed in different parts of the world and more. When: Feb. 5, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required Film Screening and Discussion: “Athlete. Scholar. Activist: Chapters in the Life of Pellom McDaniels III” Join this event that honors the contributions of Pellom McDaniels III, former Kansas City Chiefs and Atlanta Falcons player, Emory professor of African American Studies and curator of African American collections at the Rose Library who passed away in April 2020. When: Feb. 7, 3:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required Concert: "The Bach Bowl: Bach for One" Some of Johann Sebastian Bach’s greatest music was written for a single musician to play solo. Before the Super Bowl, enjoy performances by Yinzi Kong, viola; Timothy Albrecht, organ; David Coucheron, violin; and Christina Smith, flute. When: Feb. 7, 4:00 p.m. Where: Online; Schwartz Center Virtual Stage Admission: Free JWJI Colloquium: "Diversity and Inclusion Counts: How Universities Reshape Racial Inequality Behind Diversity Numbers" W. Carson Byrd of the University of Michigan will discuss a snippet of his forthcoming book examining how the organizational processes and policies among universities can shape racial inequality on campuses, particularly when campus units rely on numbers-driven approaches to both measure and monitor progress of diversity and inclusion. When: Feb. 8, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required

EMORY IN THE NEWS   Some baby food may contain toxic metals, U.S. reports Feb. 4 |  Linda McCauley |  New York Times Will coronavirus vaccines work against new variants? Experts weigh in Feb. 2 |  Colleen Kelley |  Today Show Why kids matter in the quest to stamp out COVID-19 Jan. 29 |  Ann Chahroudi |  Wired

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