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Elizabeth Turk ’83’s Immersive “Look Up” Exhibition on Display at Claremont Museum of Art
Elizabeth Turk ’83, recipient of a 2010 MacArthur Fellowship, is exhibiting her latest work, “Look Up,” at the Claremont Museum of Art.
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Spotlight on Academics: Isabela Harmon ’22 and Jessica Maurice ’22 Explore the Social Hierarchies of Fish
For years, neuroscientists have been asking the deceptively simple question: Why do animals behave the way they do? Isabela Harmon ’22 and Jessica Maurice ’22 are working with Assistant Professor of Biology Tessa Solomon-Lane to fill in pieces of this puzzle.
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In the Media: Myriam J.A. Chancy’s Novel, What Storm, What Thunder, Receives Starred Kirkus Review
Myriam J.A. Chancy’s new novel, What Storm, What Thunder, received a starred review in Kirkus, which is awarded to “books of exceptional merit.”
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In the Media: Christina Edholm Discusses Epidemiology and Mathematical Modeling in Nautilus Magazine
Assistant Professor of Mathematics Christina Edholm discussed epidemiology, mathematical modeling, and the need for caution when developing models in Nautilus magazine.
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Michael Spezio Reviews New Book on the Automation of Incarceration
Associate Professor of Psychology Michael Spezio reviewed Just Algorithms, Christopher Slobogin’s book on the automation of criminal sentencing, for Science magazine.
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In the Media: Melissa Coleman Discusses the Neuroscience of Conversation in Scientific American
In Scientific American, Professor of Neuroscience Melissa Coleman discusses the neuroscience behind conversational turn-taking, based on her research into songbird duets.
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In the Media: Daniela Urban ’05 Discusses EDD Claims Backlog on KPCC
On KPCC’s “AirTalk,” Daniela Urban ’05 discussed the backlog of Employment Development Department claims in California, how the state is addressing them, and how the Center for Workers’ Rights can help employees affected by COVID-19 determine their employment benefits.
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In the Media: Luis Salés Explores the Nuances of Early Christian Attitudes toward Reproductive Health in The Conversation
In The Conversation, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies Luis Salés explores the nuances of early Christian attitudes toward reproductive health.
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For Anna Bagley ’22, Microbiology May be the Key to Cleaner Drinking Water
Anna Bagley ’22 is using microbiology to address one of the major environmental concerns facing our planet: water pollution. Bagley is working with Assistant Professor of Biology Pete Chandrangsu to research poly-γ-glutamate (PGA), a shiny, gooey substance that bacteria secrete to protect themselves from heavy metals like copper and zinc.
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Lars Schmitz Co-Authors Paper on Ecomechanics and Evolution, Published in Cell
Associate Professor of Biology Lars Schmitz has co-authored a paper, published in Cell, on the role of ecomechanical models and functional traits in understanding phenotypic diversity.
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