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Thursday, March 11, 2021
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IMPACT
COVID-19: One year later
On March 11, 2020, Emory leaders informed the community that all classes would transition to remote learning. Through photos and headlines, take a look back at an extraordinary year, as students, faculty and staff met unprecedented challenges.

 

DISCOVERY
Research roundup: Recent grants and publications for Emory faculty and staff
Research is an integral part of Emory, from the sciences to the humanities. Here’s a sample of recent grant awards across campus along with newly published research findings.

 

HEALTH CARE
New robot to help diagnose and treat lung cancers earlier
Doctors at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital will be the first in Georgia to use a new state-of-the-art robot to diagnose lung cancers earlier and less invasively.

 

ENVIRONMENT
Water temperature key to schistosomiasis risk and prevention
About one billion people worldwide are at risk for schistosomiasis — a debilitating disease caused by parasitic worms. A new study led by Emory researchers finds that water temperature and snail removal are key to understanding and preventing risk.

EXPERTISE
Emory epidemiologist braves Alaskan tundra for COVID-19 testing at Iditarod
The Iditarod, the largest sled dog racing event in the world, began March 7. Emory epidemiologist Jodie Guest is the 2021 Iditarod COVID-19 czar, working to plan and adapt for every scenario.
 
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TAKE NOTE
 
Participate in ongoing activities that celebrate Women's History Month
Participate in ongoing activities that celebrate Women's History Month

There's still time to join a team for the Move More Challenge; competition begins March 22
There's still time to join a team for the Move More Challenge; competition begins March 22

Emory Johns Creek Hospital adds new surgical robot for minimally invasive surgery
Emory Johns Creek Hospital adds new surgical robot for minimally invasive surgery
 
EMORY IN THE NEWS
 
A tax code optimized for white wealth leaves Black Americans behind

 

A tax code optimized for white wealth leaves Black Americans behind
March 10 |  Dorothy Brown |  Bloomberg

What happens to your mental health when you can’t pay your rent?

 

What happens to your mental health when you can’t pay your rent?
March 10 |  Emory University research cited |  New York Times

Fully vaccinated people can gather without masks indoors, should still avoid travel, U.S. says

 

Fully vaccinated people can gather without masks indoors, should still avoid travel, U.S. says
March 8 |  Carlos del Rio |  U.S News and World Report
 
EVENTS
 
Contemplative Science Seminar: "Fostering Compassionate and Creative Resonance" with Tim Cunningham

 

Contemplative Science Seminar: "Fostering Compassionate and Creative Resonance" with Tim Cunningham
Explore the inherent compassion that arises when living and nonliving objects connect with one another and how we translate these connections, especially in health care, to healing and growth. Presented by Tim Cunningham, vice president of practice and innovation at Emory Healthcare.
When: March 17, 4:00 p.m.
Where: Online
Admission: Free; registration required
Emory President Gregory L. Fenves: First Address

 

Emory President Gregory L. Fenves: First Address
In his first address to the university community, Emory President Gregory L. Fenves will speak on the unprecedented journey we’ve undertaken during the past year, our bright future as a university and how we can build on our rich legacy of excellence and impact.
When: March 23, 3:00 p.m.
Where: Emory.edu home page
Admission: Free
 
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March
 
Emory Climate Talks: Conversation with Talea Mayo
When: March 16, 4:00 p.m.
Where: Online
Admission: Free; registration required
 
16
March
 
AntiquiTEA Lecture with Amanda Hellman
When: March 16, 4:00 p.m.
Where: Online
Admission: Free; registration required
 
17
March
 
Anna Julia Cooper Lecture with Renita Weems
When: March 17, 4:00 p.m.
Where: Online
Admission: Free; registration required
 
 
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