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This Capstone project explores the social construction of science through the contradictory narrative of the SCD gene therapy CASGEVY. This contradictory narrative of CASGEVY embodies the uncertain, variable, and changing nature of the social construction of science, and highlights the role of racial politics in the field of SCD research. This project utilizes a three-pronged...


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Danielle Carr, Assistant Professor in the Institute for Society and Genetics (ISG), is the Educational Innovation Recipient of the 2026 Life Sciences Excellence Awards. This recognition celebrates her exceptional contributions to advancing teaching and lear...


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Congratulations to Nanibaa’ A. Garrison, Bharat Venkat and Valerie Tornini who have been awarded the Faculty Mentor Award for exceptional dedication to mentoring undergraduate researchers.

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WLNS interview with Prof. Terence Keel examined Isaiah Kirby’s shooting, questioning police decision‑making and the delayed use of less‑lethal force. He emphasized systemic issues in how such deaths are assessed, urging greater accountability, transparency, and scrutiny of official narratives surrounding police violence.

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