Fleeing Afghanistan, an economics scholar finds a home at Emory emory.edu - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from emory.edu Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
IN 2018, Jes Fan, then in residence at Brooklyn arts nonprofit Recess, approached a local for-hire synthetic-biology lab with an unusual request. The artist, whose conceptually and materially complex work often showcases his facility with glassblowing which he sharpened while studying at the Rhode Island School of Design commissioned the laboratory to synthesize eumelanin for use as a sculptural material. The black or brown biopigment is found in organisms across taxonomic kingdoms. Among humans, however, it is racialized matter, synonymous with phenotypic constructions that have historically
Chris Suh’s selection as a Mellon Emerging Faculty Leader comes just weeks after publishing his first book, charting U.S. ideas about imperialism and race. The award will support his upcoming work, including the hiring of undergraduate researchers.
Odejimi named new Campus Life dean of students, associate vice president emorywheel.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from emorywheel.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Emory University has selected Kristina K. Bethea Odejimi as dean of students and associate vice president for belonging, engagement and community. In this role, she will partner with colleagues across Emory to support the university’s commitment to student flourishing.