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As early as the Neolithic period (circa 3900 BC), the domestication of animals likely led to the development of diseases including measles and smallpox. Since then, zoonotic disease has led to other major transnational outbreaks including HIV, Ebola, SARS, MERS, and H1N1 swine flu, among others. Currently, more than half of all existing human pathogens, and almost three-quarters of emerging infectious diseases, are zoonotic in nature.
COVID-19 is the latest and most impactful zoonotic event of the modern era, but it will certainly not be the last.
Texas Tech has been ranked in the upper 1.7 percent of the 2021-22 Global List of 2,000 institutions of higher learning in the world, according to a release from Tech on April 26. This list is created by the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) to rank the top institutions out of nearly 25,000 colleges and universities worldwide.Â
Tech has been named as one of the top universities globally by the CWUR for the last seven years, and for the last five years, it has moved 77 spots in ranking to be at the 423
rd in the latest ranking, according to the release. Tech is also ranked No. 119 among all U.S. institutions, as well as being ranked 407
The Department of Chemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences at Georgia State University (GSU) seeks exceptional candidates for one non-tenure-track Lecturer position, starting Fall 2021. We seek candidates in the broadly defined field of chemistry and are especially interested in students from underrepresented groups. Instruction will be in core chemistry lecture and laboratory courses, ranging from nursing chemistry to advanced courses. Individuals with a record of outstanding teaching accomplishments with strong background in general and organic chemistry and college level teaching experience are strongly encouraged to apply. The potential to establish an unwavering dedication towards excellence in teaching and a demonstrated commitment to working with diverse student and faculty populations are required.
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