Research roundup; harnessing song power; new Carlos exhibit

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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University

Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022

RESEARCH

Emory researcher Jesse P. Karlsberg first developed Sounding Spirit — a one-of-a-kind, historic, sacred songbook library — as a doctoral student at Emory. He continues to untangle this unique and intricate slice of American history that offers an opportunity to ask how people navigated race, religion and place over a century ago.

LEADERSHIP

Emory announces Search Advisory Committee for next executive vice president for health affairs

Chaired by President Gregory L. Fenves, the search advisory committee for the next executive vice president for health affairs includes members representing a wide range of disciplines and specialties from across the Woodruff Health Sciences Center.

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. Read a sample of recent grant awards across campus along with newly published research findings.

ACHIEVEMENT

Emory College senior awarded prestigious Churchill Scholarship

As a Churchill Scholar, Ilakkia Anabayan will pursue a master’s degree in clinical neurosciences at the University of Cambridge next year. She is Emory’s third Churchill recipient and the first since 1988.

SCIENCE

International trade bans on endangered species tend to hurt reptiles

International trade bans on endangered species generally help mammals improve their status but hurt reptiles, finds a major economics study led by Emory.

CREATIVITY

‘And I Must Scream’ exhibit is designed to stir conversations about global crises

The newest exhibition at the Carlos Museum, “And I Must Scream,” comprises works from 10 artists that focus on different expressions of global crises.

COVID-19 VIDEO BRIEFING

The state of COVID-19 in our community: Leading metro Atlanta health systems hosted a virtual briefing today to present an urgent and unified call to action to address the ongoing pandemic. Watch as medical leaders from Emory Healthcare, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Grady Health System, Northeast Georgia Health System, Piedmont Healthcare and Wellstar Health System provide current perspectives from the front lines of their hospitals and health systems.

TAKE NOTE

Watch the John R. Lewis Case Competition finals on Friday; learn more and register

Nominations for LGBT Life's Annual Pride and GALA Awards are open

Stay up-to-date on the university’s inclement weather procedures and policies

EMORY IN THE NEWS

Entrepreneurship is changing. So are Atlanta's entrepreneurs.

Jan. 19 | Amelia Schaffner | Atlanta Magazine

Here's the latest research into the accuracy of at-home rapid COVID tests

Jan. 19 | Wilbur Lam | National Public Radio

For Jews, going to services is an act of courage

Jan. 18 | Deborah Lipstadt | New York Times

FEATURED EVENTS

Transcending Boundaries: International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Hosted by the Center for the Study of Law and Religion, featured speakers will explore the importance of incorporating lessons of the Holocaust into the future of education to promote ethical practice in all aspects of society. Themes will include how the study of the Holocaust informs their current work; the similarities and differences in public health and the political environments of pre-Holocaust Europe and today; and what makes the study of the Holocaust relevant for current society.

When: Jan. 26, 8:00 p.m.

Where: Online

Admission: Free

Jan.

Emory Climate Talks: "Climate Justice as Freedom"

When: Jan. 21, 12:00 p.m.

Where: Online