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Associate professor of biology co-authors review on emerging infectious diseases caused by bat-borne viruses
Dr. Alexander Lai, associate professor of biology at Kentucky State University, is a co-author of an extensive review article on emerging viruses from bats. “Emerging viruses: Cross-species transmission of coronaviruses, filoviruses, henipaviruses, and rotaviruses from bats” describes the geographic distribution of bats and their viruses, viral evolution, and unique features for the emergence of coronaviruses, including SARS-CoV-2,...
Kentucky State University Board of Regents to conduct Executive Committee special called meeting July 27
FRANKFORT – The Kentucky State University Board of Regents Executive Committee will convene for a special-called virtual meeting Wednesday, July 27, 2022. The meeting will begin at 1 p.m. via teleconference. Zoom Link: https://kysu.zoom.us/j/98959762515 Webinar ID: 989 5976 2515 Phone One-Tap: US: +13126266799,,98959762515# or +16468769923,,98959762515# Board of Regents Room 2nd Floor Julian M. Carroll Academic Services Build...
Faculty member presents policy recommendations to U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Energy
Associate Professor of chemistry and Jefferson Science Fellow (JSF) Dr. Scott Wicker was recently invited to present his fellowship work at the Department of State’s Bureau of Energy monthly speaker series. Dr. Wicker presented policy recommendations on the e-Cycling of Solar Panel Modules to key international stakeholders on June 23. The presentation was recorded internally and disseminated to energy officers in the United States...
KSU senior selected to participate in TMCF leadership institute
Senior biology major Michael McLeod was recently selected to participate in the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) 22nd annual Leadership Institute. The four-day leadership development conference will take place September 28 – October 1 in New York, New York, and is designed for students with leadership potential who want to build on their skill sets. “I’m excited for the opportunity to network with multiple Fortune 500 companie...