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Mariah Cady putting Rhodes Scholarship to work for refugees
University of Georgia undergraduate student Mariah Cady didn’t earn her Rhodes Scholarship selection for just one thing. Her academic background includes diverse fields of study like international affairs and Russian language, which she applied on a yearlong scholarship for critical language studies in Almaty, Kazakhstan. There, she worked on refugee and forced migration studies, among other things.
Q&A: Robinson wrestles with chemistry’s grand challenges
Gregory Robinson was studying chemistry and playing football as an undergraduate student at Jacksonville State University in the late 1970s when he met Jerry Atwood. A professor at the University of Alabama, Atwood was recruiting students to attend graduate school.
There was no master plan at the time, but it was a meeting that would change the trajectory of Robinson’s career forever.
“Each of us encounters a multitude of seemingly trivial events on a daily basis,” Robinson said…
Could iPhones replace microscopes in early STEM education?
Widespread ownership of modern smartphones could make for more accessible—and equitable—microscopy in many elementary and middle school classrooms. According to University of Georgia research, iPhone cameras can serve as adequate alternatives to traditional grade-school optical microscopes when paired with more cost-efficient magnification devices.
Historically, microscopes have been crucial in shaping early STEM education, offering students a window into the microbial world. Many K-12 classrooms, however, rely on legacy optical microscopes with limited availability.
Collaborative cancer research on display at upcoming UGA-Augusta joint retreat
After a five-year hiatus, the University of Georgia Cancer Center and the Georgia Cancer Center (GCC) at Augusta University (AU) will again hold a joint retreat on Dec. 15 on the AU campus in Augusta. Open to faculty and students, the retreat is a platform for investigators to gain insights into the diverse landscape of cancer research and build connections with peers from 15 different UGA departments.
UGA Glass Shop shapes the tools of research
Much scientific research is performed using various glassware like flasks, test tubes and beakers. The University of Georgia Scientific Glass Blowing Shop serves as a resource to faculty and students who need to create and repair their tools.
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Comedian Demetri Martin brings ‘The Joke Machine’ to Athens
After Martin’s big break on Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend” in 2001, he worked on different projects outside of stand-up. Martin’s latest Netflix special, “The Overthinker” showcases his talent of illustration and comedy, using a split screen to show one-liner sketches.
Martin finds fulfillment in new forms of expression, whether it’s perfect or not. From strumming his guitar and delivering punchlines to creating witty illustrations, he has shown curiosity in a variety of mediums, and has even sewed some of the wardrobe he wears on stage.
Local author Lillah Lawson explores Athens history in latest novel
On Thursday, Feb. 16, Avid Bookshop and Friends of the Athens-Clarke County Library hosted a Café au Libris author event with local writer Lillah Lawson. Lawson discussed her latest book, “So Long, Bobby,” a historical fiction novel set partly in Athens, at ACC Library.
Lawson, who was born and raised in Athens, released the book, her fourth published novel, this month. The story follows three generations of women and their individual journeys through the ‘60s and ‘90s.
Athens Tango Project illuminates Argentinian culture in Athens
Since 2012, Laura Camacho has brought a slice of South America to the American South through the Athens Tango Project. Inspired by the music of her childhood in Argentina, Camacho mixes traditional tango music with new melodies. The project released its first EP, “Para Compartir,” in January 2023.
Camacho founded the Athens Tango Project over ten years ago, playing bass in the ensemble. She started the project by sharing her knowledge of tango, which is both a music genre and a social dance, with other musicians in a mixed performance of music and dance.