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Exploring the Intersection Between Science and Justice with Dr. Adam Cobb

Exploring the Intersection Between Science and Justice with Dr. Adam Cobb

by | Aug 21, 2020 | , | 0 |

Editor’s Note: As the United States is embroiled in yet another science vs. politics battle, this time around school re-openings during a pandemic that is still raging in many parts of the country, we wanted to step back from that urgent situation and consider some of the deeper issues involved in how the work of science and scientists intersect with efforts to create a more just society. Today we’re happy to welcome back Common Ground Host Charles Barr, a school social worker in the Chicago suburbs for another episode of his vital podcast, where he talks to ecology researcher Dr. Adam Cobb about these issues.

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Covid-19 and ReturnIng to Schools, with guest Immunologist Dr. Curtis McMurtrey

Covid-19 and ReturnIng to Schools, with guest Immunologist Dr. Curtis McMurtrey

by | Jul 28, 2020 | | 0 |

Dr. Curtis McMurtrey earned PhD in both Microbiology and Immunology. His studies included immune responses to Tuberculosis, Dengue virus, T. gondii, and HIV.
Currently He is the Director of Immunoproteomics at PureMHC. Up until recently they’ve worked on designing vaccines for certain types of cancer. When COVID hit pharma switched gears to study SARS-CoV-2.

In this episode we go into detail about the virus, mask efficiency, issues around ventilation, common misconceptions, latest research implications, latest updates on vaccines and when they may be available, and returning back to school from an immunologist perspective.

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Dr. Jim Raines- SSW Ethical Considerations During a Pandemic

Dr. Jim Raines- SSW Ethical Considerations During a Pandemic

by | May 17, 2020 | , | 0 |

In partnership with the School Social Work Association of America (SSWAA), Common Ground was fortunate to host Dr. Jim Raines, Professor at California State University-Monterey Bay. Dr. Raines specializes in ethics (among other things) and has a wealth of experience to share with us. In this podcast, Dr. Raines addressed ethical issues we are facing during this pandemic and offers some observations on our current crisis situation.

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[Podcast] The School Social Work Network with Dr. Michael Kelly

[Podcast] The School Social Work Network with Dr. Michael Kelly

by | Nov 24, 2019 | , | 0 |

Dr. Michael Kelly, Professor of School Social Work at Loyola University, is the co-founder of the School Social Work Network (SSWNetwork). School social workers often work in silos and report a need for more support. The SSWN was created to bring SSWers together and provide vital content through the Network and sister site SchoolSocialWork.net . Over 2000 members and growing! Dr. Kelly describes the benefits to this FREE resource!

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