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February 2020
A Studio in the Woods, Tulane biologists to recycle Mardi Gras beads, raise awareness
Artist and printmaker Pippin Frisbie-Calder, scientists from Tulane’s Karubian Lab and community volunteers will be on the uptown parade route on Sunday, Feb. 23.
Tulane launches coronavirus research program to develop a vaccine
The Tulane National Primate Research Center is establishing a research program for the 2019 novel coronavirus disease.
Tulane math professor leads effort to map spread of coronavirus
James “Mac” Hyman is using mathematical models to help the public health community understand and anticipate the spread of the coronavirus.
School of Liberal Arts to expand Digital Media Program
Starting in fall 2020, Digital Media Practices will include five main areas of study and practice.
Tulane Pre-College launches 20 new summer courses for middle and high school students
The program has announced expanded summer 2020 offerings, which include more STEM enrichment courses and the addition of the Young Public Scholars Program.
‘Startup Survey’ sheds light on early-stage New Orleans economy
According to the Albert Lepage Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, more than 200 young businesses contributed to the survey.
Tulane professor inducted into Folk DJ Hall of Fame
Nick Spitzer, professor of anthropology in the School of Liberal Arts, is the creator and producer of the “American Routes” radio show.
Tulane to host forum about emerging 2019 coronavirus
The School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine will host a forum about the emerging 2019 novel coronavirus on Friday with Tulane faculty members and other experts.
New Orleans Book Festival announces Family Day lineup of children’s authors
The festival will partner with Scholastic and the City of New Orleans’ Mayor’s Office of Youth and Families to bring 15 children’s authors to the event’s Family Day.
Real estate major launches, expanding program to prepare students for growing industry
The Tulane School of Architecture launched its new Bachelor of Science in Real Estate major last week.
‘Earn and Learn’
Rodney Johnson, HVAC technician, is among the “opportunity youth” the Cowen Institute’s Earn and Learn Career Pathways program has helped.
First black woman law graduate to be inducted into Tulane Law Hall of Fame
Janice Martin Foster graduated from Tulane Law in 1970, becoming the first black woman law graduate of the university.
Database will catalog viruses that threaten marine mammals
Tiong Aw, MD is working toward the early detection of viral pathogens in species such as bottlenose dolphins and sea lions.
Study shows spike in US colorectal cancer rates between ages 49-50
Study authors including lead author Jordan Karlitz, MD, suspected the colorectal cancer risks for those in their mid-to-late 40s are underestimated.
Newcomb Institute to hold Sexual Violence Symposium
The event on Friday, Feb. 7, will feature presentations by historians, lawyers and psychologists from Tulane and other universities around the country.