Emory’s Arts and Social Justice (ASJ) Fellows Program enters its third year of programming, welcoming 11 Atlanta-based artists to classes across the university this fall. Each fellow is paired with… Emory’s Arts and Social Justice (ASJ) Fellows and Biology Faculty to present projects on Dec. 6Read more
Eladio Abreu: Mentoring and the power of presence video
When Eladio Abreu set out to become a biologist, he says it seemed to him like a thing of science fiction. Abreu didn’t know any Black scientists and he often… Eladio Abreu: Mentoring and the power of presence videoRead more
Human physiology students attended the first in-person Artistic Office Hour
40 human physiology students attended the first in-person Artistic Office Hour where they colored cell-signaling illustrations. They even ran out of coloring sheets and seating—a rare office hour occurrence when… Human physiology students attended the first in-person Artistic Office HourRead more
Celebration of Faculty Eminence:
Sixty-one newly tenured and promoted faculty, 39 named professors, and four faculty members recently elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (AAAS) were honored on Sept. 21 during… Celebration of Faculty Eminence:Read more
New class “Human Flourishing: Imagine a Just City,” led by Emory biology professor Micaela Martinez and comedian David Perdue uses art to teach social justice
In the new class “Human Flourishing: Imagine a Just City,” led by Emory biology professor Micaela Martinez and comedian David Perdue, science and creativity combine to imagine a place where… New class “Human Flourishing: Imagine a Just City,” led by Emory biology professor Micaela Martinez and comedian David Perdue uses art to teach social justiceRead more
Jaap de Roode and The Carter: Creating a better world for butterflies — and us all
As a surprise gift to her husband on his 90th birthday, Rosalynn Carter gifted the former president the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Pollinator Garden at The Carter Center, which attracted many enthusiastic… Jaap de Roode and The Carter: Creating a better world for butterflies — and us allRead more
Greg Kimmerer awarded The Biology Research Award in honor of Dr. Pat Marsteller
The Biology Research Award in honor of Dr. Pat Marsteller recognizes Biology majors who have excelled in research during their Emory careers. This year’s award went to Greg Kimmerer. As… Greg Kimmerer awarded The Biology Research Award in honor of Dr. Pat MarstellerRead more
Uma Alappan awarded The Biology Award for Excellence in honor of Darrell R. Stokes
The Biology Award for Excellence in honor of Darrell R. Stokes recognizes a Biology major who has made significant contributions to the Department of Biology and the broader Emory Community.… Uma Alappan awarded The Biology Award for Excellence in honor of Darrell R. StokesRead more
Cuttino Award winner Rachelle Spell mentors every Emory biology student, new faculty
As Rachelle Spell, this year’s winner of the Cuttino Award for Excellence in Mentoring, prepares to retire, she leaves a legacy of one-to-one guidance at Emory College. Read More
Monarch butterflies increasingly plagued by parasites, study shows
Monarch butterflies, one of the most iconic insects of North America, are increasingly plagued by a debilitating parasite, a major new analysis shows. The Journal of Animal Ecology published the findings, led… Monarch butterflies increasingly plagued by parasites, study showsRead more