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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Thursday, July 14, 2022

RESEARCH Soil quality critical to help some U.S. crops weather heat stress from climate change A new study led by Emory researcher Debjani Sihi shows that soil’s capacity to hold water is critical in determining how well farms manage the problem of prolonged heat stress due to climate change. WELLNESS Rethinking resilience Tim Cunningham, co-chief well-being officer for Woodruff Health Sciences Center, discusses the importance of compassionate resonance, finding ways to support burned-out or overworked health care providers and more. OPPORTUNITY NextGen gives high school students a peek at biomedical research A dozen high school students spent five weeks of their summer shadowing Emory researchers and genetic counselors, getting hands-on experience related to areas of personal interest.

TAKE NOTE   Researchers develop protein labeling method to study cellular mechanisms of neurological disorders Save 20% on some Emory Continuing Education classes during the ‘Summer of Learning’ event July 20-22 University employee performance management forms are due by Aug. 31

EMORY IN THE NEWS   Wait, is omicron BA.5 really as contagious as measles? Not so fast July 13 |  Natalie E. Dean |  Fast Company Coronavirus FAQ: I took a trip and caught COVID. What should I do? When can I go home? July 8 |  Henry Wu |  National Public Radio

FEATURED EVENTS   Conversation: Tired of Fakin' It 'Til You Make It? In recognition of July as BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, the Emory Black Employee Network invites you to discuss mental health challenges that have affected communities of Black and Indigenous people for generations. This meeting is open to all Emory faculty and staff and presented in partnership with the Emory Faculty Staff Assistance Program. Mellonie Hayes Mullins will moderate. When: July 19, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required

18 July Webinar: "The College Admission Process: A Planning Workshop for High School Students and Their Parents" When: July 18, 11:00 a.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   20 July Webinar: "Helping Children Learn Mindfulness" When: July 20, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   20 July Webinar: "Preparing for Education with Special Needs Kids" When: July 20, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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