Emory Report
for Faculty & Staff | July 23, 2026
Emory scientists selected for U.S. Genesis Mission awards to speed discovery through AI
Three Emory researchers earned Genesis Mission awards for two AI-powered projects: Justin Burton and Ilya Nemenman will lead a team exploring plasma from the lab to the cosmos, and Yana Bromberg will be part of a collaboration to develop tools to find critical minerals in mine waste.
Becky Culyba to join Emory University Office of the Provost
As vice provost for academic strategy and engagement and chief of staff, Becky Culyba will help advance Emory’s academic mission. She brings over two decades of leadership experience spanning higher education to the role.
Emory hosts landmark Econometric Society meeting, showcasing rising global clout
Emory’s Department of Economics hosted the 2026 Econometric Society meeting, drawing global leaders and highlighting the department’s rapid growth. The conference reinforced Emory’s growing stature as a hub for economic scholarship and collaboration worldwide.
SURE Symposium to highlight Emory undergrad research across the liberal arts
The Summer Undergraduate Research Experience symposium provides Emory undergraduates an opportunity to share their faculty-mentored research across a range of disciplines with the community. Come see what they’ve been studying on Wednesday, July 29, and Thursday, July 30, with performances and poster presentations.
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Upcoming events
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July 29, 2026
Well-being Expo: Emory University Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital
10:00 AM
Hospital lobby
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