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Spotlight on Alumnae Series (page 14)
Visiting Lecturer Jessica Christian 鈥�07 Connects the United States鈥� Past to Its Present
For Visiting Lecturer of History Jessica Christian 鈥�07, the past is always present. Although she鈥檚 teaching an introduction to US history course, the subjects she鈥檚 covering鈥攚hich include disease, colonization, environmentalism, and politics鈥攆eel both modern and familiar in a year marked by a global pandemic, protests for racial justice, and an unprecedented presidential election season.
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Summer Thyme ’06 Awarded Mallinckrodt Grant for Study of Zebrafish Neurodevelopment
Summer Thyme ’06, an assistant professor of neurobiology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, was awarded a prestigious Mallinckrodt Grant to study the neurological development of zebrafish. Because zebrafish share 70 percent of their genes with humans, Thyme hopes that her research will identify the genes that may play a part in human neurodevelopmental disorders such as schizophrenia.
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In the Media: Vanity Fair Profiles Gabby Giffords ’93’s Fight to Combat Gun Violence
Gabby Giffords ’93, a former congresswoman from Arizona, was profiled in Vanity Fair for her ongoing work to combat gun violence.
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In the Media: New York Times Profiles California State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson ’71
The New York Times profiled Hannah-Beth Jackson ’71 for her work breaking down gender-based barriers in the California state senate.
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Maddy Ruvolo ’14 Discusses Transportation, Urban Planning, and New Mobility Services with the Disability Visibility Project
Maddy Ruvolo ’14 discussed public transportation, urban planning issues, and new mobility services, such as rideshare apps, scooters, and bike share systems, with the Disability Visibility Project. As part of her capstone project for her master’s program, Ruvolo, who is a disabled transportation planner, surveyed disabled residents of San Francisco about their experiences with new mobility technologies and services.
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Clare Cannon ’08 Explores the Pandemic’s Effect on Psychological Health
Clare Cannon ’08, assistant professor of community and regional development at the University of California, Davis, is studying the pandemic’s effects on psychological health, stress, and resilience. Cannon hopes to use her research, which focuses on the pandemic’s exacerbation of social and environmental inequality, as well as intimate partner violence, to determine how people can receive better support during the coronavirus crisis.
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Alison Saar Returns Home with 61传媒Presents and Gallery Exhibition
Perhaps you can go home again, after all: 61传媒celebrates the return of alumna聽Alison Saar聽鈥�78, renowned sculptor and printmaker, this fall in聽Mirror, Mirror, The Prints of Alison Saar, from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation. Saar, who unflinchingly confronts race and gender with a mix of bitter humor and tenderness, doesn鈥檛 confine her prints to paper.
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Neneki Lee ’99 to Discuss Labor Organization with the National Black Worker Center
Neneki Lee ’99 will take part in an online discussion about labor organization and progressive policies on Tuesday, September 8, at 4:00 p.m. EST, in partnership with Next100 and the National Black Worker Center.
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In the Media: Senate Bill 1383, Authored by Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson ’71, Heads to Governor’s Desk, Los Angeles Times Reports
The Los Angeles Times reported that California lawmakers passed Senate Bill 1383, authored by Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson ’71, which extends family leave protections to small business employees. Governor Gavin Newsom has said he will sign the bill.
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In the Media: Barbara Arnwine ’73 Discusses Issues of Election Protection with Who.What.Why
Barbara Arnwine ’73, president and founder of the Transformative Justice Coalition, discussed issues of voter suppression and election protection on Who.What.Why’s Scrutineers Series podcast. She noted the various ways in which voters of color have been disenfranchised and added that people need to ensure that others in their communities remain registered to vote.
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