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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Wednesday, June 1, 2022

university Emory College Dean Michael A. Elliott named president of Amherst College Beginning Aug. 1, Emory College Dean Michael A. Elliott will serve as the next president of Amherst College, his undergraduate alma mater and one of the nation’s top liberal arts colleges. research AI systems can detect patient race, creating new opportunities to perpetuate health disparities Can computers figure out your race by looking at your wrist bones or lungs? Yes, according to a study published this month by the prestigious scientific journal, the Lancet Digital Health. community Student-run Peachtree Minority Venture Fund makes first investments Underrepresented entrepreneurs can have difficulty accessing capital for their businesses. An entrepreneur class from Goizueta Business School is helping change that through a student-run venture fund. science Paint color-matcher quantifies iron levels in soil A handheld color-sensing tool, commonly used to match paint shades, is also effective at quantifying the iron content in soil, a study finds. Soil iron levels are important factors for healthy agriculture. campus Emory celebrates Pride Month Events for Pride Month include an exhibition of queer pulp fiction in the Rose Library and several activities sponsored by the new Emory Pride Employee Network, culminating with a carnival-themed celebration on the Cox Hall bridge.

Find Support   Resources for you: As the Emory community joins the nation in grieving for the victims of mass shootings in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas, resources are available for faculty, staff and students who need support. Learn more about how to access information and help.

Take Note   Visit the School of Medicine “Many Voices Tell Our Story” art exhibition through June 3 Research findings could lead to new skin infection therapies EGHI Faculty Seed Grant recipients announced

Emory In the News   3 people share how they lived through the pandemic with a serious mental illness May 30 |  Benjamin Druss |  National Public Radio Jim Grimsley writes the gay love story he wished for in his teens May 30 |  Jim Grimsley |  Atlanta Journal-Constitution Conversations: Cassidy Puckett, “Redefining Geek: Bias and the Five Hidden Habits of Tech-Savvy Teens” May 27 |  Cassidy Puckett |  Kansas Public Radio

FEATURED EVENT   Juneteenth celebration with Artist Charmaine Minniefield Celebrate Juneteeth with Atlanta artist Charmaine Minniefield, whose recent work is featured in the exhibition “Indigo Prayers: A Creation Story.” The evening begins with a gallery talk in the exhibition at the Carlos Museum. Afterward, participants will board a private coach and travel to the King Historic District for an exploration of the artist's mural, "Cosmic Cypher, Prayer Circle," a panoramic depiction of the Ring Shout painted on the interior of the historic water tower on Auburn Avenue, and a reception and tour of Minniefield's Studioplex studio. (Note that the water tower at Studioplex is not accessible for those with mobility impairments.) When: June 18, 5:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Works on Paper Gallery Admission: $25 for Carlos Museum members; $50 for nonmembers; registration required

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