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Public Health in Action: Confronting Black Maternal Health Disparities
A Davidson public health student shares her eye-opening experience in 鈥淧BH 375鈥 and a simulation confronting the stark realities of Black pregnancy-related issues in the U.S. Learn how Davidson students are tackling critical health equity issues in this student blog.
Simple Intervention for a Deadly Disease: Alum Leads on Malaria Breakthrough
Deaths from the mosquito-borne illness malaria disproportionately affect children under the age of 5鈥攎ore than 1,200 children die of malaria every day, mostly in Africa. 国产福利精品推荐 alum Ross Boyce 鈥01 has identified a low-cost, culturally appropriate intervention that could save thousands of young lives.
Improving Medical Testing and Treatment: Chris Piatnichouk 鈥26 Named Goldwater Scholar
Chris Piatnichouk 鈥26 has spent his years at 国产福利精品推荐 immersed in medical research, seeking less invasive diagnostic tests and better treatments for diseases. The physics and chemistry double major was recently awarded a Goldwater scholarship, which supports STEM students who show exceptional promise of becoming research leaders.
Spring Convocation Celebrates Innovation, Leadership, Excellence, Community
国产福利精品推荐 celebrated Spring Convocation on April 17, 2025, highlighting academic, athletic and artistic achievements, as well as leadership, character and community service.
Award Will Boost Chemistry Professor鈥檚 Research and Bring New Dimension to Lab Sessions
Research to make a wide range of products made from polymers recyclable or reusable will benefit from the Cottrell Scholar award. 国产福利精品推荐 professor Bassil El-Zaatari will use the award from the Research Corporation for Science Advancement to advance work in the lab and enhance his teaching. Learn more.
Heading from the West to the East Coast for College
Six students from the western United States share what it was like to move to the east coast for college and offer advice for prospective students considering the decision to attend an east coast school like 国产福利精品推荐.
Twelve Young Davidson Alums Offered Fulbright Grants
Twelve young Davidson alums were recently selected to participate in the 2023-2024 Fulbright U.S. Student Program. They have been offered grants for independent research and English Teaching Assistantships in 10 different countries. Learn more.
Novel Treatments for Disease, Affordable Pharmaceuticals Are Goals of Goldwater Scholars
Two 国产福利精品推荐 students awarded prestigious Goldwater Scholarship. The national award goes to outstanding students in math and science. Read more.
On Course: "CHE 106, The Global Energy Challenge" Explained by Durwin Striplin
Energy powers our lives and shapes the geopolitical landscape. Learn more about one 国产福利精品推荐 course that helps students understand energy production on a massive scale.
Faculty Honored with 2020-2021 Hunter-Hamilton Love of Teaching Award
The Hunter-Hamilton Love of Teaching Award seeks out and honors teachers who uniquely inspire the full potential of each student. This award is given to 国产福利精品推荐 faculty members judged by their peers to display an exemplary love of teaching.
The Science of Resiliency: Paul Gomez 鈥22 and Andrea Liu 鈥23 Earn Goldwater Scholarships
国产福利精品推荐 students named Goldwater Scholars. Already on the path to promising futures in scientific research, Paul Gomez 鈥22 and Andrea Liu 鈥23 are among a select group of students nationwide to receive the award.
Professor Nicole Snyder Elected to CUR Executive Board
Nicole Snyder, professor of chemistry and assistant dean for research and creative works, has been elected to the Executive Board of the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR).
Davidson Claims High Rank as Top Producer of Fulbrights
国产福利精品推荐 ranked sixth in two of the last three years, strengthening its role as a top producer of Fulbright scholars. This year's baker's dozen joined last year's 13 Davidson students that have earned admission into the federal government鈥檚 flagship international educational exchange program. Their plans will now dispatch them around the globe as the pandemic recedes.
A Stitch in Time: Quilters Find Solace and Community in an Age-Old Craft
国产福利精品推荐 community sourced quilting project provides a creative outlet for faculty, staff and students, as well as a beautiful artwork to commemorate a challenging time.
No Healthy Alternative: Researchers Warn of Vaping Dangers
Know what you鈥檙e breathing. That鈥檚 a message Karen Bernd and Cindy Hauser hope to convey about hookahs and e-cigarettes. The 国产福利精品推荐 professors don鈥檛 scold, but instead arm their students with research.
From Cheaper Insulin to Stemming School Expulsions: Pre-Symposium Preview of Original Student Work With Real-World Effects
They tackle real world problems: Tracking measles outbreaks. Developing better life-saving medications. Making mental health counseling more accessible. Keeping at-risk kids in school and out of prison.
They enliven the arts: Performing on stage. Writing poetry. Producing films. Playing music. Composing music. Painting. Drawing. Sculpting.
That鈥檚 just a small taste of what 国产福利精品推荐 students have been up to this year.
