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Patrick Ferree Receives National Science Foundation Grant
W.M. Keck Science Department Associate Professor of Biology Patrick Ferree received a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to study how certain “selfish” genetic elements alter inheritance patterns at the molecular level.
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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: 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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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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Kevin Williamson’s Safe and Sound Selected for LGBTQ Unbordered International Film Festival
Assistant Professor of Dance Kevin Williamson’s dance film Safe and Sound is an official summer 2021 selection of the LGBTQ Unbordered International Film Festival. In October 2019, Williamson performed the dance as a work-in-progress at Garrison Theater.
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In the Media: Stacey Wood Discusses Britney Spears’ Conservatorship with the Guardian
Stacey Wood, Molly Mason Jones Chair in Psychology and professor of psychology, spoke to the Guardian about Britney Spears’ conservatorship, which Spears alleges has deprived her of her basic autonomy.
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In the Media: Nicholas Kacher Discusses Rising Summer Gasoline Prices on KVCR
Assistant Professor of Economics Nicholas Kacher discusses California’s rising summer gasoline prices on KVCR, an NPR affiliate radio station.
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