Presented by: Dr. Weiping Cao and Dr. Zachary EndeWhen germs (e.g., bacteria or viruses) invade the body, they cause illness. Vaccines can prevent this from happening. Vaccines can be made from attenuated or inactivated germs or part of the germ structures, which help develop immunity by imitating an infection without causing disease. Once the imitation…
Presented by: Dr. Anthony (Tony) MartinThe Georgia coast and its barrier islands are world-famous for both their natural and human histories, from the Pleistocene Epoch to the present. Still, these histories aren’t always obvious to casual visitors on the coast. In this lively and visually compelling presentation, Anthony (Tony) Martin will tell us how to…
Presented by: Dr. Leslie Rubin, Dr. Dana Barr, Dr. Julie Herbstman, Dr. Cappy Collins, and Dr. Peggy Gallagher For those that live in poverty, an unhealthy environment can contribute to being trapped in a cycle of poverty. The effects of this vicious cycle have been highlighted by the COVID-19 epidemic. While there are so many…
In celebration of Women's History Month, join AWIS Georgia for a virtual discussion with trailblazing Georgia women representing multiple STEM sectors and career stages. Speakers will include: CDC Deputy Director, Dr. Anne Schuchat; Georgia Power Northwest Regional Director, Cassandra Wheeler Founder and President of D&S Microwave, Theresa Brunasso Assistant Professor of Information Science at CU-Boulder,…
There are many ways to advocate for science, but they all start with good communication. Everyone has a voice. Maximize yours to effectively advocate for yourself, your science, and your fellow humans. Visit the SciComm Academy website to learn more about this regularly occurring workshop and sign up here Note: the fee covers the entire workshop,…
Note: This virtual event is produced by the Atlanta Botanical Garden as part of their ongoing Science Café series. It is free and open to the public, but Zoom registration is required here If you register you will receive instructions on how to join the event. Dr. Karen DeMatteo Senior Lecturer, Environmental Studies. Washington University…
This virtual meetup is a production of Science for Georgia.RSVP for FREE here: http://bit.ly/SUSBIZ__________ Description: Issues of climate change, carbon emissions, food waste, and social justice represent just a few of the overwhelming topics that demand our attention. Join us to learn about specific, feasible actions that every business (and individual) can do to help advance…
Join us as we talk with Bill Green from the Common Market as he talks about sustainable farming.
