Emory Report
for Faculty & Staff | July 16, 2026
NextGen internship program offers a whirlwind tour of genetics
From working in a research lab to participating in hands-on group activities, high school students get an inside look at biomedical science during a five-week summer internship with the Department of Human Genetics.
Hours of staring at screens is leading to ‘tech neck’
You’re doing it right now: slouching your neck forward and looking at your screen. On average, American adults spend five to six hours every day on their phones in addition to the hours spent at our computers. Here are expert tips to combat long-term effects.
New Academic AI Task Force pursues collective vision for Emory’s future
Emory’s Office of the Provost has launched the Academic AI Task Force, bringing together experts from across the institution to define a university-wide academic direction for AI.
Carlos Museum ‘sleuth’ solves mysteries of ancient artifacts
Antiquities, smugglers and silver-screen legends are all in a day’s work for Annie Shanley, who investigates the colorful backstories of the 30,000-plus artifacts at the Michael C. Carlos Museum.
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July 20, 2026
Kaiser Permanente Webinar Series: "Snack Attack! Staying Ahead of Your Hunger"
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July 23, 2026
Conversation with Marion Orr, author of "House of Diggs: The Rise and Fall of America's Most Consequential Black Congressman, Charles C. Diggs, Jr."
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July 29, 2026
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